Karis Boyd Scholarship

History and purpose

This scholarship was established, via the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation, through a bequest from Karis Boyd, who died in 2009. Karis was an occupational therapist who had a distinguished career in New Zealand and a close association with the University.

The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage female students to proceed to postgraduate studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Who is eligible?

• Female applicants who are graduating from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and intend to study for a Masters by coursework, Masters by Thesis or PhD.
• Selection will be based on academic merit.

Selection criteria

• Applicants must be female who are graduating from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
• Applicants must be intending to study a Masters by coursework, Masters by Thesis or PhD at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

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.

Selection process

The successful recipient will be selected by the Victoria Research Scholarships Committee.

Additional information

Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the donor of this scholarship.

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