A well-known Christchurch family is offering a new scholarship to outstanding Canterbury University business students.
The Ben Gough Family Foundation, a charity that supports education and communities, launched the Leaders Scholarship with the university's Business School.
The scholarships will provide financial support and leadership coaching to three Master of Business Administration students each year.
Said Christchurch investor Ben Gough: "Leadership is critical to the success of every organisation and we want to support courageous learners who are motivated to take their skills to the next level and have a positive impact on their community.
"Canterbury is home for us, and it is where we feel the direct impact.
"Taking the best of Waitaha Canterbury to the world and bringing the best of the world to Canterbury is our philosophy.
"The Foundation is uniquely positioned to introduce successful scholars to our network of contacts, which will also strengthen the connections between the University of Canterbury and the business community.
University of Canterbury MBA director, Associate Professor Michaela Balzarova, welcomed the support.
"We are very grateful to the Ben Gough Family Foundation for their vision and for enabling scholars of this unique programme to develop the leadership capabilities necessary to future proof organisations.
"Together, we will deliver positive impact not only to the individuals receiving the scholarship, but also businesses and communities throughout Aotearoa New Zealand."
Applications for the Ben Gough Family Foundation Leaders Scholarship open on August 1 and close on October 1.
