Master of Physical Activity and Hauora Scholarship

Study area(s): Health
Scholarship level: Master's by coursework
Closing date(s): 15 February
Tenure: One year
Number offered: Two
Value: $16,000

Description

These scholarships are for postgraduate students interested in studying in Physical Activity, Play, Active Recreation, Sport for Development and Public Health. We are offering scholarships at postgraduate certificate, diploma and masters level.

History and purpose

This scholarship is funded by Te Hau Kori – Centre for Physical Activity and Wellbeing and has been established to encourage participation in the new suite of postgraduate degrees.

Who is eligible?

  • Applicants must be accepted into the Master of Physical Activity and Hauora programme
  • Applicants must be domestic students
  • Applicants must study Full time

Selection criteria

Applicants will be awarded the scholarship on the basis of approval from the co-directors of Te Hau Kori. Applications who have financial hardship, who are Māori and Pasifika, athletes and refugee status will be considered. Co-Directors of Te Hau Kori will decide on criteria for decision making.

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 (one page max.)
  • CV (provided through the application for enrolment process)

Selection process

Decisions on scholarship winners will be determined by panel review and discussion. The panel will be comprised of Co-Directors of Te Hau Kori.

Additional information

  • The value of the scholarship is $16,000 to be paid towards tuition fees.
  • Recipients are expected to complete a Progress Report

Regulations and conditions

  1. 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.
  2. All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being fully enrolled in a full-year programme (full-time will be at the level of points considered by Studylink as full-time) within the stipulated criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
  3. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
  4. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
  5. 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.
  6. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
  7. 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