A W Shaw Scholarship - 2026

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A W Shaw Scholarship 2026

Scholarship Information Sheet

The late Mr Allan Shaw was deeply committed to education and established this Trust to help make tertiary study accessible for students from Orewa College.

The Trust came into effect following Mr Shaw’s death on 8 June 2006.

It was Mr Shaw’s wish that four new scholarships be awarded each year, two to male students and two to female students. Preference was to be given to high achieving academic students who would experience financial hardship in pursuing tertiary education. He also expressed a strong desire that consideration be given to students whose personal or family circumstances may create financial barriers to undertaking tertiary study.

Mr Shaw further directed that all scholarship recipients must hold New Zealand citizenship.

Public Trust administers the scholarship funds on behalf of the Trust. Each year, the Committee awards a minimum of six scholarships across two categories:

  • Academic Scholarships
  • Financial Scholarships

General Terms and Conditions

How to apply:

To complete your application, you’ll need to fill out the form and upload all required documents. This includes:

  • Academic details
  • Your proposed course of study
  • Financial information
  • Supporting documents

You can save your progress at any time and return later to complete and submit the application. Please ensure everything is submitted by 28 August 2026.

Terms and Conditions: The following terms and conditions apply:

  • The course of study must be delivered by a recognised Tertiary Institution and must be at least one year in duration.
  • In most instances, payment will be made direct to the education provider on proof/confirmation of enrolment. If you require part of the payment to allow you to purchase books, accommodation, computer or travel, this will need to be broken down and clearly shown in your application.
  • Scholarship payments will ordinarily be made within a maximum period of three years.
  • If a scholarship is awarded for more than one year, applicants will be required to re-apply annually for continuation of the Scholarship. This will be outlined to the applicant when the Scholarship is awarded.

The decision of the Trustee is final and no further discussion will be entered into.

Important dates

  • Applications are open from 9am on the 6th of July 2026 to 5pm on 28th August 2026.
  • Applicants will be advised of the outcome at the Senior Prize Giving in October 2026.

Late applications will not be accepted

Contact us: Any questions should be directed to Public Trust either by emailing us at funding@publictrust.co.nz or calling us on 0800 371 471.