The foundation provides financial assistance for exceptional students from disadvantaged backgrounds to enter universities all around the world. The Artemis Scholars exhibit qualities of strong independence and social justice and are protectors of the environment and the communities they are in. Each year, a scholar is selected via a panel committee, and a scholarship of up to $7000 is awarded. The scholarship is renewable annually if the scholar attains at least an A- average during his or her studies.
The Artemis Foundation is accepting applications for the Artemis Scholarship for 2024. To apply, please email your CV and a personal statement (500 words max) outlining why you deserve the scholarship to contact@artemis-foundation.org. The application deadline is 30 September 2023.
The Artemis Foundation has also collaborated with the University of Waikato to start a need-based scholarship for returning University of Waikato students in the academic fields of education, business, or environmental science. The scholarship is administered by the University of Waikato, with an Artemis Foundation representative on the judging panel. To apply please click here.
Artemis Scholars 2023
Zara Davis (Bachelor of Environmental Planning) is the recipient of the scholarship in 2023. After going through our career mentorship program, Zara was able to secure a summer internship at 4Sight Consulting.
Artemis Scholars 2022
Lauren Dexter is entering her final year of a Bachelor of Teaching. “I have always loved being around children and I want to be able to make a difference in their lives, especially from the beginning,” she says.
Lauren’s commitment to education is evident in her placements and place of work. Outside of studying, Lauren has immersed herself in the education of young children, taking on roles in before and after-school care.
“Throughout my degree, I have been able to complete two practicums, and each time I see my whole attitude change and feel that passion for teaching spark up again.”
Lauren says she is grateful to receive the scholarship as it will help reduce the financial pressure that comes with studying and allow her to enjoy the final year of her degree.
The second recipient, Penny Wallis, is entering her third year of a Bachelor of Environmental Planning. “In high school, Christina Hannah, who is one of my current lecturers, came in and talked about planning. It opened my eyes and made me think I might actually like planning.”
After initially enrolling in a Bachelor of Social Science, Penny switched degrees after realising the importance planning has on the environment and sustaining it for future generations.
Penny has big plans for her future, hoping to open her own planning consultancy firm that has a particular focus on creating spaces that harmoniously integrate all cultures, particularly Māori. “Taking a Māori stance on sustainability is vital to understanding the innate and intricate connection between tangata (people) and te taiao (the environment).”
Artemis Scholar 2021
Te Riria Potiki (Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāi Tahu, Tuhoe) from Turangi will soon start her third year studying towards a Bachelor of Environmental Planning in the Te Ara Taiao: Māori and the Environment stream. After graduation, Te Riria hopes to start an environmental consultancy company and work with iwi, hapu and Maori interest groups as well as governing bodies to combat the degradation of our whenua and taiao.
Artemis Scholar 2020 - Phillip Xiao
Artemis Scholar 2019 - Olivia Carter
Artemis Scholars 2018 - Bevan Penn