This section is information about the NZEST Scholarship examinations which ran from 1992-2003.

Whilst this information is not current, it was decided to leave it as historical data as it contains examination formats and other information which may be useful to schools and students.

The last of the best


Richard Yu of King's College in Auckland is this year's top equal scholar in the NZEST award list.

The seventeen-year-old from Manurewa scored a double hat-trick A+ in six subjects in an exceptional examination performance -- a unique achievement in NZEST's history.

[Read more about the top scholars and the future of NZEST...]

John Graham


John Graham, Chairman of NZEST, delivers his final report [more...]

Gordon Cairns
Mr Gordon Cairns CEO, Lion Nathan Ltd, seen presenting Alex Young of Christs College with his scholarship, at the Christchurch awards ceremony on 10 December 2003.

Top NZEST scholarship winners for 2003 pictured at Paliament Buildings following the National Award Ceremony held on December 17, 2003.
Front row, left to right: Ian McKinnon, NZEST Trustee, Richard Yu of King's College (1st equal), The Minister of Education, The Hon. Trevor Mallard, Graeme Mak of Auckland Grammar School (1st equal) and John Taylor NZEST Trustee.