Since 1997, The Kia Ora Foundation, a non-profit organization set up by Ms. Annette Campbell-White, has funded scholarships for educational purposes for New Zealand students. The Foundation offers scholarships in musical performance administered by the New Zealand Vice Chancellors’ Committee, (NZVCC). In addition, the Foundation has endowed an undergraduate Scholarship in applied sciences at the University of Otago in Dunedin.

The Patricia Pratt Scholarship in Musical Performance was established in memory of Annette Campbell-White's mother, Patricia G.A. Pratt. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist outstanding New Zealand musical performers who have completed an honours degree in musical performance in New Zealand to continue their music development at a renowned international music school or conservatory. The scholarship is awarded for classical musical performance including vocal and instrumental performance and conducting.

The Charles Campbell-White Scholarship is for study in any field of applied science and has been established in honour of Annette Campbell-White's father. Charles Campbell-White was a University of Otago Mining engineering graduate. The purpose of the scholarship - which is administered by the University of Otago - is to assist outstanding New Zealand students to complete an undergraduate degree in New Zealand.

Updated: July 2006. Fraser White © Kia Ora Foundation kiaora@kiaora.org