There's a common misconception that scholarships are only for ‘straight A' students, but this isn't the case in Omokoroa.

The Omokoroa and Districts Lions Club is calling for applications for two tertiary scholarships to be awarded in 2019.

The first award is the Beryl Scott Tertiary Memorial Scholarship, which amounts to $2000 for the year.

The second award, the Precious Family Memorial Scholarship, will be granted following the same criteria but for $1500.

Omokoroa and Districts Lions Club member Christina Robertson says when selecting a scholarship, they look at not only at academic records, but also work done in the community.

'The standard of the students is so high that our job is massive, and it's just really sad we don't have thousands of scholarships we can give away,” says Christina.

'We look for people who are good all-rounders. They're not just students with a brain. Last year, for instance, both scholarship winners were heavily involved in surf lifesaving, so they spent most of their holidays at the beach volunteering.”

Applications are sought from tertiary students who have completed at least one year's study in the subjects of their choice, at the institution of their choice, and who intend to continue their studies in their chosen field.

The awards are offered to the youth of Omokoroa who have been residents of the area comprising the Omokoroa Peninsula, Plummers Point, Whakamarama, Pahoia and Esdaile Road (up to and including Tim Road, but not Wainui South Road) for three years and have attended a local secondary school for at least three years.

Requests for application forms must be made by December 1, with completed applications required by December 8.

A Selection Committee will review the applications, interview selected candidates on Saturday, 19 January 2019, determine the recipients and notify the winners. If a large field applies then a smaller group will be selected for interview.

If you know of a student eligible for these awards, please let them know about this scholarship opportunity. Contact Christine Robertson on: 021658444 or email: robertsoncs@xtra.co.nz