John Burns Study Award

The John Burns Study Award is granted to tertiary students living in the Wellington region who have exhibited outstanding qualities of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity, including health, disability and family circumstances.

The award is open to students who are...

• living in Wellington City, Hutt City, Kapiti District, Porirua City, Southern Wairarapa, within 60 kilometres of Wellington Central Railway Station
• under the age of 23 at the time of selection
• studying full-time in New Zealand for their first tertiary qualification
• in need of financial assistance.

How to apply

To obtain an application form, get in touch online, or call us on 0800 371 471.

Applications close on 30 September each year.

History

This award is a memorial to John Burns, a naval officer, who died in 1967 after suffering years of ill health. The John Burns Study Award was established by Patricia Burns, John's sister, after her death. Patricia Burns wanted John's memory to live on, and for the recipients to know that success could still be achieved despite adversity.

The John Burns Study Award is administered by Public Trust. Recipients are chosen by an advisory committee comprising Public Trust and the Royal New Zealand Navy.