2004 Scholarship Winners

NZEST has pleasure in announcing the six winners of the 2004 scholarships.

Niki Begg ex Christchurch Boys' High School

Alix Boberg ex Diocesan School for Girls

Pieta Brown ex King's College

Khay Can ex Macleans College

Chris Leyland ex Auckland Grammar School

Gaurav Sharma ex Auckland Grammar School

The NZEST selection panel advised that all 12 students who were interviewed on the shortlist were outstanding.  Not only had they received very high grades in the NCEA Level 4 and CIE A Level external examinations, but they displayed a large range of extra curricular interests and achievements.  The panel said they had really enjoyed the interviews and found it a most stimulating day. The six scholarships winners all exhibited great academic potential - NZEST will track their university careers and keep their profiles up to date

Niki Begg

Niki Begg


Attended Christchurch Boys' High School
Exams:  NCEA Level 4
In 2005 attending the University of Otago
Course:  Bachelor of Medicine
Future plans:  Doctor and medical researcher
Alix Boberg

Alix Boberg


Attended Diocesan School for Girls - Dux
Exams: NCEA Level 4:
In 2005 attending the University of Auckland
Course: BA/LLB
Future plans:  Honours degree, followed by Ph.D - would like to work in international relations.
Pieta Brown

Pieta Brown


Attended King's College
Exams: NCEA Level 4 and CIE A Levels
In 2005 attending the University of Auckland
Course:  BA/BSc, leading to MSc and PhD
Future plans:  Cognitive Science, Psychology or Statistical Analysis
Khay Chan

Khay Chan


Attended  Macleans College - Dux
Exams: CIE A Levels
In 2005 attending the University of Auckland
Course:  BCom/LLB
Future plans:  career in economics/commerce, would like to work internationally
Chris Leyland

Chris Leyland


Attended Auckland Grammar School
Exams:  NCEA  Level 4 and CIE A Levels
In 2005 attending the University of  Auckland
Course:  BE/BCom
Future plans:  post grad study overseas, followed by work experience before returning to NZ
Gaurav Sharma

Gaurav Sharma


Attended Auckland Grammar School
Exams: CIE A Levels
In 2005 attending the University of Auckland
Course:  BSc - Biomedical
Future plans:  Bachelor of Medicine followed by Bachelor of Surgery


Kay Chan

Khay Chan was presented with his scholarship certificate by Mr Ken Rapson, NZEST Trustee and Principal of Mt Roskill Grammar School, on May 6 at the Macleans College school assembly.

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Pictured at Auckland Grammar School following the presentation of the NZEST scholarships on May 11, 2005 are (from left to right) John Taylor, NZEST Trustee, Chris Leyland and Gaurav Sharma.