Photo: NZ HeraldHalf of university scholarships go to students from our wealthiest families, dismaying teachers in disadvantaged areas who see even their brightest students struggle to get a foot in the door. For example, Epsom Girls' Grammar, a decile 10, gained $225,000 worth of scholarships from Auckland University alone. However, Glendowie principal Richard Dykes said while low decile schools should get more scholarships, he wouldn't want to see his students disadvantaged by a change in policy. In a statement, Auckland University said it was committed to recruiting high-achieving students and also providing opportunities for the disadvantaged. The Herald also asked for information about which schools universities visited, to try to get an understanding of recruitment practices.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 06, 2018 03:45 UTC