The Lincoln University Golf Scholarship Programme is a joint venture between Lincoln University, Canterbury Golf and New Zealand Golf through the Sir Bob Charles Foundation.
Golf Scholarship recipients have their academic tuition fees covered by the scholarship provided they continue to perform both academically, and on the golf course. Scholars also benefit from superb training facilities, strength & conditioning specialists, as well as getting to work with some of the top coaches, nutritionists, and sports psychologists in the Canterbury Region.
Scholars get to train with like minded students who are motivated to succeed both academically and in their chosen sport. We have found that students succeeding in one area also excel in the other as their work ethic is applied to both their studies and their training. The University also recognises that when a student begins to achieve their goals regionally and nationally, that they will require some flexibility in their studies.
We encourage any golfer with aspirations of realising their full golfing and academic potential to apply for a Lincoln University Golf Scholarship.
Scholarship Recipients
Tuition Fees at Lincoln University
Coaching programme
Access to top training facilities and strength & conditioning specialists
Psychological skills training and nutritional advice
Provision of Scholarship Apparel
Lincoln University Golf Scholarship - Scholar Requirements
The Golf Scholarship programme consists of three major components:
1. Academic Study
Once selected on the programme scholars must undertake a full time course of study and maintain a 100% pass rate in order to retain their scholarship.
2. Golfing Performance
Once on the programme scholars are expected to:
Be available for selection to Canterbury Representative Teams, including Interprovincials which fall outside the Academic Year
Adhere to the Canterbury Golf Incorporated Code of Conduct
Attend all Scholarship meetings, seminars, rounds of golf and practices
Compete in all nominated Canterbury Trials
3. Athletic Performance
Scholars will work with a personal trainer in the Lincoln University Recreation Centre in order to increase their fitness and athletic performance.
Once on the programme scholars are expected to:
Meet the minimum fitness levels expected
Attend all Scholarship meetings, seminars, and training sessions
Application Requirements
To be eligible for a Lincoln University Golfing Scholarship you need to meet the following criteria:
- Have a handicap of 2 or less
- Play for your province at U/19 level, or if over 19 at Senior Representative Level
- Make a commitment to play for Canterbury in representative tournaments, including the Toro Interprovincials
- Attitude and behaviour to be of a high standard
- Desire to complete a University Degree
Applications close 31 August
Accomodation Costs
The Scholarship does not cover any food and accommodation costs.