ӰƵapp

Scholarships

How to apply for a ӰƵapp Scholarship

There are various conditions for our scholarships, and they all have specific closing dates for application.

Send completed applications or direct enquiries to:
Executive Assistant to the Headmaster
PO Box 8157, Christchurch 8440
Email: scholarships@cbhs.nz

Scholarships administered either wholly or in part by ӰƵapp:

ANV Dobbs Memorial Scholarship (awarded by application)

Tenable preference for a University Bachelor of Commerce Degree
Available for students who areabout to enter University. Preference is given to those studying for theBachelor of Commerce degree. This Scholarship will be awarded based on the current year’s Level 3 NCEA results (all subjects). This scholarship is available for the first three years of study provided satisfactory academic performance is maintained.

School leaver application form

Extended application form

The value of the scholarship is $890.00 (approx.)

Gordon & Mary Vincent Scholarship (awarded by application)

This scholarship which was established in 2022 is based on a bequest from Gordon and Mary Vincent and managed by Perpetual Guardian Trust.

The Gordon and Mary Vincent Scholarship has been made available to ӰƵapp to enable a student (or students) to enrol at any New Zealand Medical School for the purpose of qualifying in medicine. In determining the winner (or winners) the committee will consider diligence in study, good general conduct, and comparative inability to attend medical school though economic circumstances.

The scholarship can be continued until the winner (or winners) have qualified in medicine or can be terminated at an earlier date having regard to general progress or varying financial circumstances.

The amount of the scholarship payment will vary each year and will be determined by the income from the Trust and the number of applicants. The total amount expended in 2024 was $26,000.

Applicants will need to:

  • Be former students of Christchurch Boys’ High School
  • Be enrolled in a New Zealand Medical School
  • Meet the qualities outlined above.

Applications are invited from interested former students at the beginning of each year and will close annually on 28 February.

How to Apply

In order to be considered for a grant, applicants need to do the following to apply:

Register for the Perpetual Guardian Funding Hub here:

When the registration has been approved, log in and start an application form here:

For support contact philanthropy@pgtrust.co.nz

Applications close on 28 February.

Bickerton-Widdowson Scholarships (awarded without application)

For study at UC on receipt of an NZQA Scholarship Award.

Established in 1950, these scholarships are for students of Christchurch Boys’ High School proceeding to study at Canterbury University. They are awarded to students for each NCEA Level 3 Scholarship gained.

The maximum value payable for this scholarship is $10,000 in total for the current year.

Deputy HB - Learning or General

Te Kura Trust Scholarships

There are several scholarships and awards available to current, leaving and former ӰƵapp students.

The following scholarships are administered by the and more information is available on their page.

  • Sir Arthur Sims Scholarship

    Tenable for Degree Courses at Lincoln University (awarded by application)

  • John Wilson Scholarship

    Tenable for Science Degree Courses at University of Canterbury (awarded by application)

  • JF Moffat Scholarship

    Tenable for Chemistry Degree Courses at the University of Canterbury (awarded by application)

  • The Peter England and Family Community Relations Award

    To encourage excellence and the development of Community Leaders from amongst the students of Christchurch Boys’ High School who have the potential to go and make a positive difference to both Christchurch and New Zealand (awarded by application)

  • The Brooks Business Development Award

    Business start up funding (awarded by application)

  • The Chris Todd Scholarship

    Middle distance running, cross country and triathlon attendance at Nationals (awarded by application)

  • David Thomas Art Award

    (awarded without application)

  • Deans Scholarship

    (awarded without application)