Sir Edmund Hillary Medal

Closing Date 30 Nov 2026
Key details

Value $1,500

Study level(s) Undergraduate

Subject area(s) Arts, Business & Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, Education, Health, Engineering, Law, Māori & Indigenous Studies, Science

The Sir Edmund Hillary Medal recognises the most significant contributions to the three pillars of excellence amongst students in the Sir Edmund Hillary Programme. The Award is offered each year to current recipients of the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship who are completing their undergraduate study.

Eligibility

This award is designed for current recipients of the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship and who demonstrate outstanding involvement in their chosen sport/art, academic success over the course of their undergraduate degree, and who show leadership qualities in various ways.

Applicants must be be completing their undergraduate qualification in the year of application or before the commencement of A Trimester in the following year.

How to Apply

  1. Read the guidelines

    Please ensure you read the regulations before you commence the application process.

  2. If you are new, complete an application to enrol

    You will need to do this BEFORE you can have access to apply for Scholarships and Awards.

    Application to enrol

  3. Apply using MyWaikato

    Once you have an account, log into MyWaikato and click on the ‘Scholarships’ tab to see the list of available scholarships

    Apply now

Note: If you are a current student or already have a University of Waikato account you will be redirected to the MyWaikato screen. Log in to MyWaikato, select the ‘Scholarships’ tab and choose the scholarship you wish to apply for from the list at the bottom of the page.