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John Wright Sports Scholarships 2021 at SIT, New Zealand

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Anthony Awa

Institutional Policy Specialist

January 6, 2021

The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) in New Zealand is inviting international students with strong sporting and academic abilities to apply for the 2021 John Wright International Sports Scholarships. The awards are tenable at SIT's Invercargill campus.

John Wright International Sports Scholarships at Southern Institute of Technology - New Zealand 2021

Award Overview

  • Value of Award: 20% tuition fee reduction.
  • Number of Awards: Up to 16 (with up to 25 full and partial sporting/academic awards offered annually).
  • Study Level: Bachelor's Degree.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must hold a high school certificate or a recognized undergraduate qualification.
  • Demonstrate strong sporting achievements alongside solid academic records.
  • Possess English language proficiency equivalent to an IELTS score of 7.0.

How to Apply

First, apply for admission into an undergraduate program at SIT. Once enrolled, submit your scholarship application via the official SIT John Wright Scholarships webpage.

Application Deadline

Applications are currently Open.

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Community Discussion

Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Maria Divine

Aug 12, 2026

Is this scholarship only for cricket players, or can track and field athletes apply?

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Mentra Admissions Team

Aug 12, 2026

Hi Maria, athletes from various sporting disciplines can apply, provided they have verifiable regional or national sporting achievements and meet the academic criteria.

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