Nick Fletcher and Heather Shepherd are two former long-time teachers from Katikati College who have a passion for learning. Together, they created a scholarship that will give students the opportunity to pursue higher education who wouldn’t otherwise have had the chance to access it. Nick and Heather believe strongly in the value of continuing education as a way to launch students into the next phases of their life. This is their way of continuing their legacy of education in the Katikati community where they spent their lives.

This scholarship is open to students who have completed at least NCEA Level 2, and are finishing their time at college in the year it is granted. The ideal applicants will show tenacity, integrity, and a strong character. Hardship is a determining factor in the award of this scholarship, as the goal is to ensure access to higher education for students who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity.

This scholarship has a value of $3,000 that will be paid out to the applicants at the start of the year following the year it is awarded. It will be awarded jointly by Katikati College and the Acorn Foundation. It is valid for any programme of higher education, including university, polytechnic, employment training, or other apprenticeship.

Applicants should apply directly through Katikati College, and it is only eligible for their students.