The Ben Gough Family Foundation Leaders Scholarship

The Ben Gough Family Foundation Leaders Scholarship supports rising talent to undertake their MBA with the University of Canterbury. In addition, students gain access to an exclusive leadership programme that will accelerate their growth as a leader and expand their thinking.

The Ben Gough Family Foundation, through its founders Ben and Penny Gough, are committed to growing the capacity of Aotearoa New Zealand’s business leaders. Each year, up to three applicants intending to enrol in the MBA will be supported through the scholarship with:

• The provision of a large portion of the MBA course fees
• An experiential leadership course (Outward Bound)
• Leadership coaching (Leadership Lab)
• An exclusive one-on-one mentoring programme with a successful New Zealand business leader

About The Ben Gough Family Foundation

The Gough Family Office, comprises all of founder Ben and Pen Gough’s business, philanthropic and family interests, including The Ben Gough Family Foundation that supports education and community enhancement.

Ben and Penny Gough have a strong interest in promoting the commercial economy of Aotearoa New Zealand within a framework of “taking the best of Waitaha Canterbury to the world and bringing the best of the world to Aotearoa New Zealand”. They are passionate about growing leadership capacity in Aotearoa New Zealand and see leadership as critical to the success of any organisation.

Through The Ben Gough Family Foundation, they are committed to unleashing the potential of talented individuals who seek to make positive impact locally and globally. The Foundation supports courageous learners who are motivated to take their talents to the next level and bring benefit to the commercial and community sectors. Their commitment is to supporting leaders who aspire to have a positive impact on these sectors and inspire others to do the same.