Emma’s passion for music began at a young age after being part of the annual ILT Variety Show when she was just 8 years old. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to perform and has dedicated her tertiary studies to refining her musical talent.
She is heading into her 3rd year at the University of Waikato, where she is studying a Bachelor of Music (BMus) in Classical Voice and Psychology.
Not only is she achieving some incredible marks in her academic studies, but she is also excelling in her musical competitions. She was a 2021 & 2022 University of Waikato Blues Award recipient and was presented with a University of Waikato Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Award.
Emma has immersed herself in student life by enjoying being part of the University of Waikato Chamber Music group, the University of Waikato Choir and is the University of Waikato Music Club Chairperson. In her spare time, she loves being a regular performer at the Hamilton Museum, University, and has successfully competed in various vocal competitions which earned her a place at PACANZ in 2022. Emma was also recently accepted into the prestigious 2023-2025 New Zealand Youth Choir.
Emma says she is very fortunate to be an ILT Tertiary Scholarship recipient.
“I’m very proud to come from a province that values its people and community through the kindness and support ILT shows for others. Thank you for being an organisation that has made such a huge difference to the lives of many,” said Emma.
“Receiving the scholarship has made a huge difference in me being able to achieve my aspirations,” she said.
Every year ILT awards up to 65 scholarships to students commencing a full-time undergraduate degree. Each recipient receives financial support of $2,000 per year for 3 years.
The process of earning an ILT tertiary scholarship is quite an undertaking for the applicants, each person is interviewed by a panel of 3 highly regarded adjudicators. They are assessed across a range of criteria that takes into account their grades, community commitment and future ambition.
ILT has given over 600 scholarships to tertiary students, equating to over $4 Million dollars.
