Description: The WSU John Houstoun Memorial Award was established in 1993 with donations from the University of Waikato, Waikato Students’ Union, New
Zealand University Students’ Association, and relatives and staff / students of
the University as a memorial to John Houstoun. John was an outstanding President of the WSU in 1993 until his death by car accident on 9 July of that year. Up to one award is made each year. The purpose of the Award is to celebrate outstanding academic diligence (e.g., ongoing excellence; continuing improvement) coupled with contribution of the student to cultural and/or sporting life at the University of Waikato.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, applicants must:
- have completed at least 120-points ( i.e., one full-time year of academic study) towards their degree at the University of Waikato, at the time of application;
- be enrolled (part- or full-time) in the second year or above of their qualification at the University of Waikato; and
- be a NZ Citizen, NZ Permanent Resident, NZ Resident Class Visa holder, or Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident domiciled in NZ or international student.
- Current members of the Waikato Students’ Union Executive, or employees of the Waikato Students’ Union who hold a fixed-term or continuing contract, are not eligible to apply for this Award.
- The Award may only be held once, and previous recipients are not eligible to apply.
- Selection is based on the applicants’ academic achievement(s); and contributions from the student towards the cultural and/or sporting life of the University.
How to apply: apply online