Papatoetoe High School

The Papatoetoe High School Academic Scholarships

Scholarship Terms and Conditions

Public Trust is the Trustee of the estate of Brent Lewis. In his Will, Mr Lewis provided for a committee to be formed and grant scholarship awards to assist students at Papatoetoe High School to further their tertiary education.  The awards are to be known as “The Papatoetoe High School Academic Scholarship”. Applicants should carefully consider the criteria which may be varied from time to time.

IMPORTANT DATES

Applications close annually on 30 September.

Successful applications will be announced at the senior prizegiving.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applications are open to eligible students of Papatoetoe High School (the school).  To be eligible to apply the student must:

• be a New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand

• have a minimum of three-year secondary education at Papatoetoe High School

• be currently enrolled at the school

• intending to enrol in a full-time study in an undergraduate course at a New Zealand tertiary institute

There are three accommodation arrangement options available for international students who attend our school. 

1. Living with a designated caregiver as arranged by the parents. 

2. Homestays arranged for the student by the school. 

3. Parents living with the student. 

Designated Caregivers 

Where parents have arranged accommodation with a close family friend or relative in New Zealand then the Statement of Designated Caregiver Arrangements form needs to be completed. 

Homestays 

The school is able to arrange homestay accommodation. The school appoints a homestay coordinator and they have a responsibility for the school’s compliance with the International Student Homestay Guidelines as produced by the Ministry of Education. Their tasks include: 

i      Checking on the suitability of homestay families, including obtaining a police vet. 

ii     Introducing students to their homestay families. 

iii    Providing an orientation programme for students. 

iv    Liaising with students and their homestay families on a regular basis. 

Accommodation Costs 

Weekly accommodation cost includes room, all meals and laundry facilities but does not include transport costs and internet usage. If the school arranges the homestay there is an initial placement fee. 

• If the student moves out of the homestay before the end of the contract the portion of homestay fees not already used will be returned. The homestay arrangement fee cannot be refunded. 

• To have homestay fees returned, the student must write to the board of trustees giving two weeks’ notice, or pay two weeks’ fees in lieu of notice. 

• If the student cancels their homestay contract before moving into the homestay, fees will be refunded in full less the homestay arrangement fee.