Entain NZ Scholarship for Women in Mathematics, Engineering and Technology
Description
The Entain NZ Scholarship will be awarded to a female second-year undergraduate student majoring in STEM fields, with an emphasis on mathematics, technology, and engineering.
History
Entain is one of the world’s largest sports betting, gaming, and venue entertainment groups, operating in the online and retail sectors. Using our unique, proprietary, cutting-edge technology platform, we provide safe and exciting gaming experiences to millions of customers through our iconic global brands. Leading brands under the Entain Australia & New Zealand umbrella include Ladbrokes, Neds and TAB.
Who is eligible?
- Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
- Applicants must identify as female, including cis-gender and trans-gendered
- Applicants must be nearing completion of their first year of study and be continuing to second year at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington with a major in STEM fields, emphasis on mathematics, technology, and engineering.
Selection criteria
Selection will be based on:
- Academic performance
- Participation in STEM affiliated clubs & extracurricular activities
- Financial need may be considered
Application process
A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.
Scholarship specific documentation
- Personal statement outlining how they think they merit the scholarship to include details about their participation in STEM affiliated clubs and extra activities
- Academic Transcript
- Applicants must complete the financial need portion of the application.
Selection process
A three-person panel will select winners of the scholarship, to be comprised of: One representative from Entain New Zealand; the Head of School, VUW Mathematics and Statistics Department (or designee) and the Head of School VUW School of Engineering & Computer Science (or designee).
Additional information
The scholarship will be paid towards the recipient’s tuition fees up to the value of $9,000 for two years (year two and three) with the reminder paid directly to the student as one lump sum.
Recipients of the Entain Scholarship will be offered a a paid internship at the Entain headquarters in Lower Hutt, terms to be set by Entain New Zealand
Recipients must write a letter of appreciation which will be forwarded to the donor and provide end of year progress reports.
Regulations and conditions
- A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4:30pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
- All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being enrolled in a full-year programme (as stipulated by Studylink as full-time), within the criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
- Where part-time study for the recipient is approved, their scholarship award may be pro-rated. This decision will be made by the decision-making panel. Before the recipient decides to reduce their workload from full-time study, this must be discussed with the Scholarships Office.
- The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
- The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other University awards.
- Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve a satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
- Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
- At the discretion of the Deciding Authority, the application of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship may be modified in special circumstances or to avoid hardship to any candidate for the Scholarship.
Contact
Scholarships Office
scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz
Phone 0800 04 04 04