Trimble Karahipi Hangarau / Technology Scholarship
History and Purpose
Trimble is a global industrial technology company, concentrated on helping the world work better. Our technology enables jobs to get done more precisely and accurately so we can build, construct, grow and move the things we need to live our lives and build future communities. Our software and hardware products are focussed in solving problems in four main industries, Construction, Agriculture, Geospatial & Transportation. Sustainability is at the heart of our ever-evolving technology. With intention, we move quickly to seize opportunities to protect the planet and allow society to be more productive, connected, and resilient.
Just as Trimble believes in creating sustainability in industry, we believe in supporting sustainability in training up the next generation workforce by partnering with academic institutions and that is why we are so excited to announce our first scholarship for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington!
Our scholarship has been established to support and recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who have shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour. Trimble also views the scholarship award as an opportunity for us to extend mentorship support to the selected scholar and where possible provide an internship at one of our New Zealand office locations.
This scholarship will support a student studying an undergraduate degree in Design Innovation; Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence; Data Science; Design Technology; Electric & Computer System Engineering; Software Engineering. The scholarship may also be awarded in conjunction with a Trimble Internship.
Who is eligible?
- To be eligible, applicants must be enrolling in either their penultimate or final year of study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in the year following application, in a programme accredited in one of the following subject areas: Design Innovation; Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence; Data Science; Design Technology; Electric & Computer System Engineering; or Software Engineering.
- Applicants must be New Zealand Citizens, Permanent Residents or Resident Visa holders.
Selection criteria
The scholarship recipient will be selected based on:
- Academic performance
- Portfolio of submitted work
- 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 articulating applicants' belief in their merit for the scholarship: Additionally, please include a note on your understanding of Trimble as an organisation that has sparked your interest, any aspects of Trimble's work that resonated with you that would help to provide insight into your individuality?
- Academic transcript
- Complete the financial section on the online application
Selection process
The selection panel will consist of two representatives from Trimble, Inc. in conjunction with relevant faculty representatives from the School of Design Innovation and the School of Engineering and Computer Science.
Additional information
The closing date for applications is 31st October. Interviews will take place in November and the successful recipient will be notified of the award in December.
The scholarship will be paid directly to the student in two equal instalments in Trimester 1 and Trimester 2.
On receiving the award, recipients will meet virtually or in-person (where possible) to be welcomed, receive support and mentoring from Day One to be arranged directly with Trimble.
Recipients will be required to send a letter of thanks to the Donor with details about their research and progress toward graduation.
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 for the application to be considered.
- All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being enrolled in a full-year or part time 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 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