Ngāti Koata Science Scholarship

Study area(s): Science
Scholarship level: Returning students; First year students
Closing date(s): 15 October
Tenure: One year
Award for: Māori
Number offered: One
Value: $5,000

Description

In collaboration, Ngāti Koata and Victoria University of Wellington look to support the next generation of scientist through the Ngāti Koata Science Scholarship funded by The Zoological Society of San Diego.

History

Established through funding from The Zoological Society of San Diego, these awards look to support Ngāti Koata students studying towards a Bachelor of Science.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must be a registered member of the Ngāti Koata Trust. Applicants must be studying towards a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Hons) at Victoria University of Wellington.

Selection criteria

  • Applicants must be a registered member of Ngāti Koata
  • Applicants must be studying towards a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Hons) 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.

Scholarship specific documentation

  • A personal statement.

Selection process

Selection will be made by a panel comprised of appropriate professional and academic staff, chaired by Te Rōpū Āwhina. Student applications will also be reviewed by a representative of Ngāti Koata.

Additional information

Students are expected to write a thank you letter to the donor within one month of receiving the 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