The Invercargill Licensing Trust (ILT) has awarded 65 of the city’s top students with ILT Tertiary Scholarships during a ceremony at the Ascot Park Hotel on the evening of November 6.
These scholars, set to commence their undergraduate studies in 2024, will receive annual scholarships of $2,000 for three years to aid their academic pursuits.
The ILT has a long history of supporting education, having distributed over $5 million through more than 700 scholarships. ILT President Paddy O’Brien expressed pride in the Trust’s comprehensive educational support, from early learning programs to advanced tertiary scholarships.
The selection process for the scholarship was intensive, with candidates being interviewed by a distinguished panel and judged on their academic achievements, community engagement, and future goals. O’Brien commended this year’s scholarship recipients, stating, “Our sincere congratulations go to all the recipients, we are incredibly proud to help them achieve their dreams.”
The 2023 ILT Tertiary Scholarship Recipients are: