The James (Senior) & Mary Garcia Scholarship

For school leavers from, the Taranaki district who are aiming to further their education in the area of Journalism or Music.

Scholarship overview

Status: Closed

Key facts

Type of study: Undergraduate

Application dates

Applications open: 1 July 2026
Closing date: 31 August 2026

Restrictions

Eligibility restrictions: Taranaki residence.

History

The James (Senior) & Mary Garcia Scholarships were established under the Will of Veda Garcia in 2008. The purpose of the Trust is to provide scholarships in perpetuity to assist school leavers aiming to further their education in the area of journalism and Music. The Scholarships are open to students whose permanent residence is in the Taranaki district, with preference to be given to former Westown Primary School Student. The Scholarship is managed and administered by Public Trust.

Eligibility criteria

The James (Senior) & Mary Garcia Scholarship is open to students who meet the following criteria:

  • permanent residence is in the Taranaki, with preference given to former Westown Primary School Students
  • Studying or intending to study music or journalism

About the sponsor

Public Trust

We are the organisation that takes care of people. Public Trust is an Autonomous Crown Entity, with our independence guaranteed under the Public Trust Act of 2001. People are at the heart of everything we do and we aim to make what’s often a difficult time in people’s lives that little bit easier.

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