Vision for 2010
Successful applicants of the AUT USA Rugby Scholarships in 2010 will likely:
- Attend an Auckland high school (location yet to be determined)
- Play for that high school's 2nd XV and/or 1st XV
- Be exposed to regional rugby team training and/or coaching
- Attend a national level rugby test match (All Blacks)
The 2010 itinerary is yet to be finalised - details to follow upon completion.
Read more about the 2009 scholarship recipients.
Scholarship Funding
For the AUT USA Rugby Fund to sponsor one high school student to visit New Zealand for 3 months, attend an Auckland high school and play/observe various levels of rugby, the cost is approximately $7000 NZD.
As the AUT USA Rugby Fund grows, new scholarships could be added to annual awards to enable USA-based youth to:
- Attend AUT for one semester (half year), costing approximately $20,000 NZD per student
- Attend AUT for two semesters (one year), costing approximately $35,000 NZD per student
Please note that these estimated costs include tuition, airfares, accommodation and food, pocket money, high school uniform (if applicable) and textbooks.
Contact us
To discuss how you can contribue to the AUT USA Rugby Fund, please contact:
Chris Klaassen
Director of Advancement & Alumni
+64 9 921 9030
chris.klaassen@aut.ac.nz
Ben Phillips
Manager, AUT USA Office
+01 202 396 8151
ben.phillips@aut.ac.nz