University of Auckland Scholarship Winner

At St Kevin’s College we are incredibly proud of the achievements of our students and on Friday evening received news that our Head Boy, Jibi Kunnethedam has been awarded a top scholarship opportunity with the University of Auckland called the “University of Auckland Scholarship”.  These scholarships were established in 2002 and are funded by the University of Auckland.  The main purpose of the scholarships is to recognise and reward academic excellence, all-round ability and leadership potential among New Zealand students wishing to enter an undergraduate degree programme at The University of Auckland.  They carry with it full tuition paid for three years, up to $5000 accommodation allowance per year (for three years), two return fares home each year and special academic mentoring. 

With a limited number awarded annually, these scholarships are rare and highly sought after so to compete against the leading academic secondary schools from across the country is a testament to Jibi’s commitment to his future studies and the success of the co-educational opportunities at the College.  As well as being our Head Boy, he is a well-rounded sportsman, competing as a team member in two of our top teams, is a nationally acclaimed public speaker and is involved in a number of multicultural community groups.   Jibi has been actively involved in all areas of life the College since his arrival at Year 9 and has maintained his top level academic performance throughout, gaining 112 excellence credits at Level 2 with 7 subject endorsements at excellence (the criteria states a minimum of 80 excellence credits at Level 2). 

Jibi will study medicine at the University of Auckland and wishes to acknowledge English and Media Studies teacher Mrs Athena Evans, for her endorsement of his application.  Congratulations!