4 August 2010 'Oar-some' new scholarship at Lincoln University

Rowing has joined Lincoln University’s list of Sports Scholarships, adding a seventh option to the unique programme which has been running successfully for 11 years.

“Rowing is such an important sport for New Zealand,” says the University’s Sports Scholarship Programme Director Peter Magson, “it is one in which we have shown we can consistently achieve at a level with the world’s best.

“Lincoln University is delighted that Canterbury Rowing is joining with us in providing an opportunity for Rowing Scholarships to be available for study at Lincoln University under the Sports Scholarship Programme.

“Since its foundation in 1999 Lincoln University’s Sports Scholarship Programme has shown it delivers real benefits in academic and sporting opportunities for students and advantages for the organisations with which each sport in the programme is associated.”

Canterbury Rowing’s Regional Manager, John Wylie, says a presence for rowing in Lincoln University’s Sports Scholarship Programme makes “absolute sense”.

“Lincoln University has proved what it can do for young men and women in the other codes under which scholarships are offered, and we see real benefits for rowers too.

“Rowing has a huge following in New Zealand through club and school participation, and our reputation is so high internationally that we are holding the World Rowing Championships here in New Zealand  this year.” 

As regional authority, the Canterbury Rowing Association, with affiliate support, will be the host sports body for the new scholarships. There will be a maximum of 10 scholarships per year, with six offered initially for 2011.

Each scholarship will cover tuition fees for courses at Lincoln University and, in line with the other sports scholarships at New Zealand’s specialist land-based university, there will be access to programmes for strength and conditioning, nutrition, sport psychology and mentoring. The other scholarships cover cricket, golf, hockey, netball, rugby and soccer.

“This is a really exciting addition to our Sports Scholarships Programme,” says Peter, “and  prospective scholars can start approaching the University now for application forms. Contact the Scholarships Manager Jane Edwards or Mandy Carter in the Scholarships Office or see the Lincoln University web site  -  http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/sports-scholarship .”