Universities dangling cash carrots

By Nicholas Jones Email Nicholas. Up to $3000 on offer for high achievers but getting the message to students can be a struggle, official says. School leavers are being urged to take advantage of competition between universities as one offers up to $3000 cash for those with high marks in NCEA. Applications for many scholarships close as early as this week, and universities say it can be difficult to make students aware of the chance. More...