Scholarship offer for Indian students from New Zealand

Updated on: Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), New Zealand announced special scholarships to Indian students under John Wright's Scholarship scheme, which also revealed the increase in number of beneficiaries through its patron John Wright, who is also the brand ambassador of SIT.

The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), New Zealand, is a Govt. supported educational institute offering tertiary education throughout New Zealand. SIT programmes are accredited and approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority up to postgraduate level.

For 40 years, SIT has been providing students with quality education across a range of subject areas and at varied levels.

John Wright's Scholarships provide an opportunity for aspiring Indian students with good sports talent to live, learn, and work in New Zealand.

Speaking on the occasion, John Wright said," Having seen immense sporting and academic talent in the India sub-continent, I would like to invite all outstanding students from India to pursue studies at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) through my scholarship scheme. The scholarship provides successful candidates an opportunity to pursue their sporting and academic dreams. Students can choose to study wide range of advanced qualifications and subject at one of New Zealands tertiary institutions."

Also addressing the press meet, Mr. Sam Mackay, Senior Manager, International, SIT said, " SIT always believed in nurturing talent. John Wright's scholarships provide a unique opportunity for students to obtain full or partial waiver to study at SIT. Students will be supported every step with our comprehensive student support services. Apart from providing free airport pick up, accommodation for two-weeks and meals on arrival, insurance and text books, SIT also assists students in getting a part time jobs during study and full time jobs on completion of their study."

Additional scholarship places announced by Wright allow students with outstanding sporting and academic records to study an advanced qualification at SIT, while playing for local and regional teams.

John Wright's Scholarships are available for wide range programmes including Post Graduate Diploma in Business enterprise, nine Graduate Diploma programmes, twelve Bachelor Degrees and several Diploma Programmes.

The value of scholarships can range from NZ $ 1,400 (INR 60,000) to NZ$ 18,000 (INR 7,50,000).

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