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Mayoral Scholarship Awarded

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South Waikato District Council has awarded a four year $20,000 Mayoral Scholarship to Forest View High School student Sophie Goodhue. Miss Goodhue is in her final year at school and she plans to study for a Bachelor of Management Studies through the University of Waikato next year.

The Mayoral Scholarship is presented each year. This year Council received 18 applications from South Waikato students. A committee of His Worship the Mayor Neil Sinclair, Deputy Mayor Jenny Shattock, Human Resources Manager Murray McAlister and Gateway Coordinator Cath O'Connell interviewed six candidates.

All of the applicants were exceptional young people, said Mayor Sinclair. They all met the criteria and it wasn't easy to whittle the eighteen down to six to interview. What a fantastic bunch of confident, intelligent and focused young people we have in our district and I was blown away with their talents and achievements.

The criteria of the scholarship is broad. It includes the type of degree candidates were planning to study, the likelihood of them using their qualification back in the district, their academic achievement and community involvement and how they handled the interview process. Sophie is a remarkable young woman and will do the South Waikato proud!

I've always had a keen interest in people and business and I have a creative side, said Miss Goodhue. I think doing a degree in Management Studies will provide good opportunities for me."

Sophie is born and bred in Tokoroa, is very creative and has a keen interest in music. She plans later to study both Marketing and Public Relations to complement her management degree.

All of the young people we interviewed were confident and very capable and will surely excel," said Mayor Sinclair. "Council is proud to support the youth in our district to realise their academic dreams. ends words: 299

Background:

The Mayoral Scholarship is available to all South Waikato residents aged 21 years or under and are planning to study towards a degree in 2016.

Council is now into its ninth year of awarding the Mayoral Scholarship, which is valued at $20,000 ($5,000 per year for up to four years).

Last year the Scholarship was split between two students, Chloe Tupou-Fairoa Herman and Cameron Pearce.

Council believes that we are the only Local Government body to offer a scholarship of this sort to aspiring local students. This initiative aligns strongly with Council's commitment to supporting local youth in furthering their education.

The Mayoral Scholarship Fund is one way we can assist in youth development and education by supporting our youth through their studies. When students are finished their chosen studies job opportunities may be available in the South Waikato; and they can start their careers here, giving back to the community they grew up in.

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