NMIT 2022 scholarship recipients

NMIT has allocated $90,000 worth of scholarships, with an additional $60,000 donated by local organisations and businesses, bringing the total scholarship funding to $150,000. 

Chief Executive Wayne Jackson says NMIT is very fortunate to receive support from the region’s business and community sectors. 

“These scholarships reflect the strong partnerships we have developed with our local community—this commitment to our students has a tangible effect on their learning and enhances their NMIT experience,” says Wayne. 

Many of the sponsored scholarships are tailored towards industry specific courses and programmes, which enables businesses to support growth within their own industry. 

The investment also provides businesses with access to a group of trained professionals to recruit from when looking for employees. 

The variety of scholarships available means learners across multiple programme areas can receive financial support. 

This year NMIT had some extremely strong applications for scholarships, which made the selection process difficult. Kirsten Norfield, NMIT School and Community Liaison, is pleased to see two scholarship recipients, both high level learners from Nayland College, have chosen to study a Bachelor of Commerce at NMIT.

She says both Lily Barlow and Ronan Gridley attended a CAANZ (Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand) event on the Nelson Campus, and they also met with some business tutors—and as a result they saw the value in staying in Nelson to study.

“They have made a really smart choice by looking at the financial implications of studying away from home, but by choosing to stay here they are coming away with a degree qualification in accountancy and taking advantage of the close links NMIT has with industry,” says Kirsten. 

The scholarships offer financial support to purchase equipment for online learning, professional development, and fees.   

Sponsors and successful scholarship recipients are invited to NMIT’s annual scholarship ceremony on the 3 May in Marlborough and 5 May, Nelson. 

The ceremony provides an opportunity for sponsors to present the recipient with their award, to network with fellow sponsors and to make the most of a photo opportunity.

All the successful recipients’ applications were outstanding, and NMIT wishes them success with their studies.     

2022 Scholarship winners