News - Sports Scholars

Sports Scholarships for Talented Youth
September 13, 2018

This December five young aspiring sports people could be following in the footsteps of world champion kayaker Aimee Fisher, by securing a scholarship to help them train and study in Hawke’s...

HB Magpie – EIT Student Jacob Devery
September 11, 2018

I am currently studying for a Bachelor of Recreation and Sport at EIT, as well as being a member of the Hawke’s Bay Magpies.  After finishing my studies at Hastings Boys’ High School in...

HB Magpie – EIT Student – Pouri Rakete-Stones
September 11, 2018

Initially I didn’t know what I wanted to do, whether to work or begin studying. I had a sit down with EIT and talked through some potential options. Going through the classes I’d done...

EIT – HBRU Sports Scholar – Felicity Powdrell
September 11, 2018

The past two months have been a whirlwind of adventure and exhaustion in blistering heat. I was offered the opportunity to travel to America and play sevens for Oklahoma University, and while...

EIT – Sport HB Sports Scholar – Amy Withey-Percy
September 3, 2018

As I enter my final semester of study, I reflect upon the journey has been thus far. I have had the privilege of working alongside some very talented athletes. I have witnessed the season that was...

EIT Sports Scholar – Kianu Kereru-Symes 
July 3, 2018

Study is an important component of my life.  It stimulates and challenges my mind, keeps me busy when I am training and helps get me closer to earning a degree. Luckily enough, I am a member of...

Blog by EIT Sport Science Student – Amy Withey-Percy
June 11, 2018

This year for me started off on a high.  I was very grateful to be given the opportunity to take on the role of strength and conditioning coach for the Hawks basketball team.  In my time so far,...

Sport HB-EIT Sports Scholar – Dominic McGovan
December 18, 2017

Winding down to the end of my first semester at EIT, I noticed a difference in the way I approached many different things.  For example, in knuckling down to study for exams, I found myself...