Women in Data Science New Zealand Scholarship
History and purpose
This scholarship is funded by Women in Data Science New Zealand. The purpose of the scholarship is to promote women pursuing a career in Data Science. It is also an investment towards local talent to provide female students in Data Science with financial support to continue their study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Who is eligible?
- Applicants must be currently studying (undergraduate or postgraduate) at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
- Applicants must be studying Data Science, Statistics or Artificial Intelligence (e.g. computer science with AI specialisation), or entering their third year of study or postgraduate study in 2023.
- Open to domestic and international students.
Selection criteria
This scholarship is offered to current students (undergraduate or postgraduate) at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. The applicants are expected to have commitment to working in the Data Science profession, a good academic record, good communication skills and a clear vision of what they can achieve with Data Science.
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 outlining your current and/or proposed programme of study.
- A CV
- A character reference (to be requested via the online application)
Selection process
The successful recipients will be selected by WiDS Co-Ambassadors, Kate Kolich (Assistant Governor/General Manager Information, Data, and Analytics at Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua), Bing Xue (Professor of AI, Victoria University of Wellington), and Ivy Liu (Associate Professor in Statistics, Victoria University of Wellington).
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 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.
- The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
- The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other 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 attend the Women in Data Science NZ event on 27 June 2023, 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