September Scholarships Update

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1 September Scholarships Update enquiries to: Website: SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE The best way to gain access to our range of services offered by the Scholarships Office is via our web-site. Go to to: > Find advice about searching and applying for scholarships > Download scholarship regulations and application forms, or to apply on-line > Subscribe to the Scholarships Update e-newsletter > Find useful links to national and international funding websites > Contact the University of Waikato Scholarships Office. You can now find the University of Waikato Scholarships Office on Facebook. Please visit our Facebook page to stay in the loop! For general scholarship enquiries, please visit the Student Information desk in the Student Centre - Te Manawa. **Scholarships staff will be available in the Student Centre (Level 2) every Wednesday, 12.30pm 2.30pm for scholarship information / advice. Scholarship applications, acceptance forms, etc., can be given to the staff on the Student Information desk, or deposited in the red drop box beside their counter. Handy hint: Always read the instructions about where to send/submit your documents. We can t accept scholarship applications that should be sent somewhere else. SCHOLARSHIPS OF THE MONTH John Allan Scholarship in Education Extended Closing date: 30 September 2014 This is a Scholarship for (currently registered) qualified teachers, enrolled full- or part-time in the thesis year of a Master s degree in the Faculty of Education at the University of Waikato in Further information and application forms can be found on our website ( 1

2 SCHOLARSHIPS TO WATCH FOR Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarships Now Open Closing date: 1 October 2014 Levels: Entrance / Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate The Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarships provide support for students studying at the University of Waikato who also excel in either a sporting code or a creative/performing art. Further information and application forms can be found on our website ( Freemasons University Scholarships Level: Undergraduate / Graduate These $6,000 Scholarships are for students who will in 2015 be studying full-time in the last year of a bachelor s degree, a graduate diploma, a bachelor s degree with honours, a postgraduate diploma, or in the first year of a twoyear master s degree. Candidates will normally be undertaking this study for at least half of Further information and application forms can be found on our website ( Freemasons Postgraduate Scholarships Closing date: 1 October 2014 These $10,000 Scholarships are for students who will in 2015 be enrolled full-time in the (90- or 120-point) thesis year of their master s degree or in any year of a doctoral degree. Candidates will normally be undertaking this study for at least half of Further information and application forms can be found on our website ( The Golden Key International Honour Society Waikato Chapter We are one of two Chapters of Golden Key in New Zealand, our society recognises and promotes Academic excellence in over 400 Universities worldwide. The Waikato Chapter is involved with volunteer work, academic improvement and fostering leadership skills. As a Golden Key member you have access to a variety of scholarships throughout the year, these can be applied for via this link, For more information about our chapter and activities planned for B Semester, please go to our Facebook page or Tim Ng (President) at Waikato.golden.key@gmail.com. 2

3 Looking for further funding to support your study? The Funding Information Service offers the BreakOut website Please note that BreakOut is a subscriber service; checking it from a private computer can cost a lot! We strongly recommend that you use a University of Waikato computer, as we pay a blanket subscription. If you don't have access to a University computer, access BreakOut from a site that already pays a subscription, e.g. a public library. Just log on and click on Start Break Out, and start answering the questions. Your answers will shorten the list to those awards you might be eligible for (instead of all of the thousands on this amazing web-site!). International students will find it particularly helpful that, under the section This is also relevant to me, they can filter the list to show awards open to international students. This month s Handy Hint Ask those people who know you very well to check your scholarship application documents. As well as proofreading your documents, they ll be well place to notice if you ve neglected to mention, or failed to highlight, details that might help you win an award. The Useful Links & Advice section of our website features many more handy hints on such topics as Searching for Scholarships, Applying for Scholarships, References, and Scholarship Interviews. 3

4 Scholarships Currently Open for Application Please note: We have tried to indicate the Level of each award. Please treat this information as a guide only; you still need to check the regulations to confirm your eligibility. John Allan Scholarship in Education Extended Closing date 30 September 2014 The Adastra Foundation Closing dates TBC Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate The Adastra Foundation was established in 2007 to provide financial and mentoring support to extraordinary young New Zealanders in their pursuit of excellence. Awards are available to athletes and musicians only, and must be aged between 16 and 26 years of age. Athletes, are you: a leading sportsperson in your discipline? winning national titles in categories well above your age group? Already showing potential to be a future World Champion? Committed to your chosen sport with clear long term goals? Considered an athlete of high potential by your national body? Musicians, are you: A holder of any recognised music qualifications? Enrolled in a tertiary institution to study music? Considered to have the potential or to be amongst the best in your chosen area of music? For more information check the Foundation s website University of Waikato Golden Jubilee Scholarship (Apply online) Closing date: 1 September 2014 Level: School Leaver The Golden Jubilee School Leaver Scholarship has been established to commemorate the University s 50th anniversary in The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide support for students to achieve academic excellence in a programme of study at the University of Waikato, to develop leadership skills through a tailored leadership and personal development programme, and to foster community involvement and participation. Ten Golden Jubilee School Leaver Scholarships will be awarded in 2014 for study commencing in 2015 on the basis of academic excellence, leadership potential, and community citizenship. Further information and the application form are available on our website ( The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust Closing date: 1 September 2014 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate This scholarship has been established to assist women intending to pursue an educational programme. The Soroptimists, a women s service organisation, offer this Scholarship to women enrolled to train or re-train in an NZQA programme at a New Zealand tertiary institution. Applicants must be 25 years or over, have a proven record of academic achievement, be NZ citizens, and be prepared to participate in Soroptimist promotional activities. Application forms can be obtained by from the Secretary, (secretary@blsst.org) or by post: Secretary, 76 Gilchrist Road, Waikaka Valley, RD 5, Gore 9775, Southland. As applicants are requested to complete their forms by word processing, the form is sent in Word format. For further information visit the website Resource Management Law Association (RMLA) Masters Scholarship Closing date: 1 September 2014 Level: Graduate The purpose of the RMLA Masters Scholarship is to encourage graduate students from a variety of disciplines ie Law, planning, engineering, geography, science, landscape architecture, urban planning and resource management, to focus their research theses or dissertations on topics related to the application of resource management in New Zealand. This scholarship is open to any graduate student in a university in New Zealand or Overseas, registered for a Masters (including an undergraduate Honours degree involving advanced levels of research and study at Masters degree level). The applicant must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. For further information, please visit 4

5 The Keystone Fletcher Property Scholarship Closing date: 2 September 2014 Level: Undergraduate Keystone New Zealand Property Trust offer three Key Sponsor Scholarships to students in their second or third year of tertiary studies, who must use the award for study directly associated with the property industry in New Zealand. An invaluable part of these scholarships is the industry connectivity that allows you to grow from the experience of being directly supported and mentored by your key sponsor company. The qualification sought should fall within a recognised major discipline: i.e. Engineering, quantity surveying, or construction management. The value of the award is up to $5,000 pa, and will be paid for each year (up to two years as determined by the trustees and Fletcher Construction Company Ltd) in which the award applies towards fees, course costs and for accommodation as each term commences. For further information and application form, visit The Keystone Coffey Property Scholarship Closing date: 2 September 2014 Level: Undergraduate Keystone New Zealand Property Trust offer three Key Sponsor Scholarships to students in their second or third year of tertiary studies, who must use the award for study directly associated with the property industry in New Zealand. An invaluable part of these scholarships is the industry connectivity that allows you to grow from the experience of being directly supported and mentored by your key sponsor company. The qualification sought should fall within a recognised major discipline: architecture, engineering, valuation, quantity surveying, property management, construction management or real estate. Applicants need to have successfully completed some years of course work and either be in their penultimate or final year. The value of the award is up to $5,000 pa, and will be paid for each year (up to two years as determined by the trustees and Coffey Projects) in which the award applies towards fees, course costs and for accommodation as each term commences. For further information and application form, visit The Keystone Scentre Group Property Scholarship Closing date: 2 September 2014 Level: Undergraduate Keystone New Zealand Property Trust offer three Key Sponsor Scholarships to students in their second or third year of tertiary studies, who must use the award for study directly associated with the property industry in New Zealand. An invaluable part of these scholarships is the industry connectivity that allows you to grow from the experience of being directly supported and mentored by your key sponsor company. The qualification sought should fall within a recognised major discipline: architecture, engineering, valuation, quantity surveying, property management, construction management or real estate. Applicants need to have successfully completed some years of course work and either be in their penultimate or final year. The value of the award is up to $5,000 pa, and will be paid for each year (up to two years as determined by the trustees) in which the award applies towards fees, course costs and for accommodation as each term commences. For further information and application form, visit Maori Health Postdoctoral Fellowships Closing date: 3 September 2014 Level: Postdoctoral These fellowships are intended for the support of outstanding graduates who have recently completed a degree at doctoral level and who propose to conduct research in a scientific field of relevance to benefiting New Zealand through health research. For further information, visit The Asthma Foundation Māori Respiratory Health Research PhD Scholarship Closing date: 3 September 2014 Level: Postdoctoral To support a Māori PhD student to undertake high quality respiratory research for Māori. The Asthma Foundation s mission is better respiratory health for all New Zealanders and Māori Health is a key strategic priority. For further information and to apply, visit Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Internships Closing date: 8 September 2014 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate These internships are intended for Māori and Indigenous students interested in pursuing a career in research. The student will work under the direction and guidance of a senior research on an existing research project aligned to 5

6 the research plan of Ngā pae o te Māramatanga. Ten internships will be available for the period from mid- December 2014 through to the end of February For further information and to apply online, visit Todd Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship in Energy Research (UNZ) (Now an online application contact UoW Scholarships Office before applying) Extended closing date: 8 September 2014 Level: Postgraduate This scholarship is offered to students who are undertaking research in the field of energy (towards a doctoral degree at a New Zealand university or approved research institution in New Zealand) which may have wide relevance including value to New Zealand. It is available for up to three years with a value of $25,000 per annum, including tuition fees. An additional $3,000 will also be available during the period for conference attendance. Further information and online application forms are available from the UNZ website ( Child Injury Prevention Foundation of New Zealand Summer Research Scholarship Closing date 12 September 2014 Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate The Child Injury Prevention Foundation wishes to award a number of student scholarships for the forthcoming summer break. Projects must relate in some way to child injury prevention (intentional (child abuse) or unintentional (child accidents)) and preference will be given to those that will be of immediate practical benefit to the community. For further information and application form, scholarships@waikato.ac.nz. Asia:NZ Study Grants to Japan Closing date: TBC Level: Undergraduate The Asia New Zealand Foundation (Asia:NZ) Study Grants to Japan are open to students studying at undergraduate level at a New Zealand tertiary institution who have been accepted on an exchange programme to Japan. These grants are a contribution towards study costs to Japan. Applicants must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident to apply and be aged between 17 and 25 at time of study. The value of the grant is $2,000. For further information and application form, visit AMP National Scholarships Closing date 16 September 2014 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate AMP are looking for Kiwis who need help doing their thing. They are looking for people who are passionate about doing their own thing. So whether your thing is a community project, business idea, education, dream to represent your country, you could be in line to get some extra help. Anyone can apply. as there is no age limit or restriction, as long as they are a NZ citizen or Permanent resident. The scholarships have a value of up to $10,000. For further information, visit Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao Graduate Excellence Awards (Apply online after 1 September) Closing date: 19 September 2014 Level: Graduate Candidates will be students who qualify for entry into, or are currently enrolled in Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, or Masters within the School of Māori and Pacific Development, and whose studies have particular relevance to the School. Awards are worth up to $2,000 for full-time students and up to $1,000 for part-time students. Further information and online application forms will be available from 2 September on our website Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao Postgraduate Excellence Awards (Apply online after 1 September) Closing date: 19 September 2014 Level: Postgraduate Candidates will be students who qualify for, or are currently enrolled in, postgraduate (MPhil, PhD) study within the School of Māori and Pacific Development, and whose research has particular relevance to the priorities of the School. The awards are worth up to $5,000 for full-time students and up to $2,500 for part-time students. Further information and online application forms will be available from 2 September on our website 6

7 Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao Undergraduate Excellence Awards (Apply online after 1 September) Closing date: 19 September 2014 Level: Undergraduate Candidates will be students undertaking full-time undergraduate study towards a Bachelor s degree in the School of Māori and Pacific Development. Those enrolled in conjoint or double degrees may also be considered. Candidates will be selected on the basis of academic merit, personal character, and involvement in cultural, academic, and community life. Awards are worth up to $1,000. Further information and online application forms will be available from 2 September on our website Ministry for Primary Industries / NIWA Postgraduate Scholarships in Quantitative Fisheries Science Closing date 20 September 2014 Level: Graduate In collaboration with NIWA, the Ministry for Primary Industries is offering awards for masters students. Applicants with majors or minors in mathematics, statistics and / or biology are, encouraged to apply. It is expected that applicants will have a strong quantitative background and it is recommended that only those students who have taken statistics, calculus or mathematics at, or above, second-year level submit an application. Stock assessment modelling will be a major, but not exclusive, focus of the Scholarship programme. The Masters Scholarship has a value of up to $20,000 per annum for up to two years. For further information and to apply, please contact Rich Ford at the Ministry for Primary Industries, richard.ford@mpi.govt.nz, or phone (04) Royal Society: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science HOPE Meeting Closing date 22 September 2014 Level: Postgraduate / Postdoctoral Under the auspices of the NZ-Japan Bilateral Programme between the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the Royal Society of NZ is administering the nomination of up to five young researchers to attend the 7 th HOPE meeting with Nobel laureates in Japan. HOPE meetings are held for excellent graduate students and early-stage researchers specially selected from countries around the Asia- Pacific region. The subject fields are Physics, Chemistry, Physiology/Medicine and Related Fields (including natural sciences e.g. Biology, Agriculture etc). Candidates must be PhD students or postdoctoral researchers (within 5 years of PhD as of 1 April 2014). The 7 th HOPE meeting will be held from the March in Tokyo, Japan. For further details, please check out the programme guidelines and application forms from: Ngārimu VC and 28 th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships Closing date: 26 September 2014 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate The Ngārimu VC and 28 th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships Fund Board has asked us to advertise the following awards: Undergraduate Scholarships Three undergraduate Scholarships valued at $10,000 p.a. for up to five years. Masters Scholarship One masters Scholarship valued at $15,000 p.a. for up to two years. Doctoral Scholarship One Doctoral Scholarship valued at $25,000 p.a. for up to two years. All applicants must be: New Zealand Māori Studying at an approved tertiary institution Able to show characteristics of the ideal applicant as detailed in the application outline document Able to describe their contribution to whānau, hapū or iwi following successful completion of their study. Additionally, postgraduate applicants must: Be able to show the link between Māori and the outcome or benefit of their study or work. The applicant needs to share their passion for their chosen area of study with the Ngārimu VC and 28 th Māori) Battalion Board Submit a brief about their study or field. This brief will be assessed against the following criteria: o Is it innovative? Is it a new area of study? Is it a new approach to the subject? o What difference will it make to policy, thinking, practice or action? o What impact will it have on Māori or Māori issues? Describe their contribution to whānau, hapū or iwi following successful completion of their study; and Agree to present reports to the Ngārimu VC and 28 th Māori) Battalion Board 7

8 Further information on these awards and to apply online, visit MemorialFund.aspx. Sir Hugh Kawharu Masters Scholarship Closing date 26 September 2014 Level: Graduate The Sir Hugh Kawharu Masters Scholarship for Innovation in Science is awarded by the Kawharu Foundation and comprises a grant of $10,000. In addition, in consultation with the successful candidate, the Foundation may appoint an academic mentor for the duration of his or her studies. The purpose of the Scholarship is to support and encourage masters level study by Māori in the sciences. The Scholarship is applicable across a broad range of science disciplines including the physical, mathematical and computational, earth, environment, marine, social, health, biological, biomedical, human, and behavioural sciences. Further information about the Scholarship and an application form is available on the Foundation's website, John Allan Scholarship in Education Extended Closing date: 30 September 2014 This is a Scholarship for (currently registered) qualified teachers. Applicants must be enrolled full- or part-time in a 90 or 120 point masters thesis with the Faculty of Education at the University of Waikato in Selection will be made on the basis of the academic achievement of the applicants, and their (proposed) research topics. Preference will be given to applicants intending to conduct research related to professional practice in education, especially research into ways of making teaching more effective. The Scholarship has a value of up to $2,000. Further information and application forms are available from our website ( Ada Wells Memorial Prize Closing date 30 September 2014 Level: Undergraduates / Graduates The prize is awarded for an essay, the subject of which involves the exposition of some subject chosen from literature having reference to social ideals. The subject of the essay shall be prescribed from year to year. Details of the topic for a particular year may be obtained from the Registrar. This $800 Award is open to all undergraduates, and graduates (domestic & international) of not more than three years standing. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATION FORMS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE APPROXIMATELY 8 WEEKS AHEAD OF THE CLOSING DATE. Application forms are available from the website: or by ing: scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz. Australian Federation of Graduate Women (AFGW) ACT Inc. Accommodation Bursary Closing date 30 September 2014 Level: Graduate The Australian Federation of Graduate Women ACT Incorporated offers free board and lodging for up to four weeks at the residential accommodation at the Australian National University, Canberra, to a woman graduate or final-year honours student from a university or tertiary institute in Australia, New Zealand, Papua-New Guinea or the South Pacific. The award is open to women of any age who wish to carry out some short project, in any field, that necessitates a short stay in Canberra and which will benefit their research or professional expertise. Preference may be given to applicants who are members of the International Federation of University Women. The Bursary will be available early January early February during the 2014/2015 summer vacation. For further information and an application form please contact scholarships@waikato.ac.nz or Heather Nash hanash@tpg.com.au. Chinese Poll Tax HeritageTrust Closing date 30 September 2014 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate Members of New Zealand s Chinese community are being invited to apply for funding from the current funding round of the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust. The Trust aims to create heightened understanding of the Chinese community within New Zealand and strengthen the unique identity of Chinese New Zealanders. The Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust provides recognition of the hardship caused by the poll tax, and is a gesture of goodwill to poll tax payers, their descendants, and future generations. For an application form, or to learn more about the Trust, visit the Department of Internal Affairs website. Heritage-Trust---making-an-application. 8

9 Corporate Lawyers Association of New Zealand (CLANZ) Research Scholarship Closing date 30 September 2014 Level: Postgraduate The Corporate Lawyers Association of New Zealand, a section of the New Zealand Law Society, is offering a scholarship to enable a New Zealand in-house lawyer or postgraduate law student to undertake research directly relevant to the practice of in-house lawyers in this country, and to publish research. The successful applicant will receive a total of up to NZ$10,000 to undertake their research. Further information is available from and an application form can be obtained by ing the Executive Office, Helen Mackay Helen.mackay@lawsociety.org.nz. The Macmillan Brown Prize for Writers Extended Closing date: 30 September 2014 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate Candidates for this Award submit one of the following: an essay, a short story, a poem or group of poems, a short play, or other work in an appropriate form, dealing imaginatively with any theme. This (approx.) $2,500 Prize (administered by the University of Canterbury) is open to all undergraduates, and graduates of not more than three years standing. For further information, scholarships@waikato.ac.nz New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women (NZFGW) Harriette Jenkins Awards Closing date 30 September 2014 Level: Graduate The purpose of these $2,000 Awards is to encourage members of the New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women (who joined not less than six months ago) to carry out or complete a piece of research, or to further their studies. The Awards are to be used for incidental expenses connected with the project, for example books, equipment, child care, travel. Detailed regulations and application forms are available from the Federation s website ( ). Neuromuscular Research Foundation Trust Closing date: 30 September 2014 The Neuromuscular Research Foundation Trust (NRFT) is accepting funding applications for research relevant to New Zealanders living with neuromuscular conditions. Grants of up to $30,000 are available. NRFT is also offering two postgraduate student scholarships of $5,000. Proposals most likely to be considered will be those which address standards of care (including best and/or innovative practice in supporting people with neuromuscular conditions); effectiveness and/or cost benefit of service delivery modes and interventions; prevalence and incidence of neuromuscular conditions; and proposals which extend existing research into treatment and cures. To assist with the process of receiving and evaluating the proposals, Chris Higgins would be grateful if those who are contemplating submitting an application, including those who have contacted Chris previously, could give him an early indication or confirmation of their intentions prior to the 30 th September deadline. For further information and an application form, please call or Chris Higgins (09) or or chris@mda.org.nz or visit the MDA s website YWCA Young Women s Education Scholarships Closing date: 30 September 2014 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate The YWCA Young Women's Tertiary Education scholarship is for New Zealand resident young women aged between 16 and 30 years as at 1 January who are participating in tertiary study in the Hamilton area. The Scholarship recipient needs to be confident, have excellent time management skills, and be a general all rounder with a wide range of skills and experiences and partaking in study for the 2014 academic year. The recipient is expected to fill a role of working member of the Hamilton YWCA Board. She must be a good representative of the YWCA's philosophy, and relate well to young women. Further information and application forms are available from the YWCA website 9

10 Department of Conservation (DOC) Summer Internship Programme Information will be available in September 2014 about the 2014/15 summer internship applications. Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate The Department of Conservation (DOC) Summer Internship Programme offers tertiary students with an interest in conservation the opportunity to develop skills and gain experience that complements their course of study. Past interns have worked in varying roles in GIS, Marine, Legal and Organisational Development and have come from different educational Pathways. DOC internships depend on suitable work programmes and available funding. Further information can be found at Freemasons University Scholarships Level: Undergraduate / Graduate These $6,000 Scholarships are for students who will in 2015 be studying full-time in the last year of a bachelor s degree, a graduate diploma, a bachelor s degree with honours, a postgraduate diploma, or in the first year of a two-year master s degree. Candidates will normally be undertaking this study for at least half of Applicants must: Have a good academic record Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident Demonstrate good citizenship, e.g. community service Show leadership potential. These Scholarships are awarded without restrictions on gender, ethnic background, creed or age. Family association with Freemasonry is not a criterion for the award of a Scholarship. Regulations and the application form can be downloaded and completed (at least in part) in electronic form from our website Despite what the application form says, applicants at this University should not attach a UoW Academic Record or their birth certificate. Freemasons Postgraduate Scholarships Closing date: 1 October 2014 These $10,000 Scholarships are for students who will in 2015 be enrolled full-time in the (90- or 120-point) thesis year of their master s degree or in any year of a doctoral degree. Candidates will normally be undertaking this study for at least half of Applicants must: Have a good academic record Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident Demonstrate good citizenship, e.g. community service Show leadership potential. These Scholarships are awarded without restrictions on gender, ethnic background, creed or age. Family association with Freemasonry is not a criterion for the award of a Scholarship. Regulations and the application form can be downloaded and completed (at least in part) in electronic form from our website Despite what the application form says, applicants at this University should not attach a UoW Academic Record or their birth certificate. Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarships Closing date: 1 October 2014 Levels: Entrance / Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate The Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarships provide support for students studying at the University of Waikato who also excel in either a sporting code or a creative/performing art. Recipients of this Award receive a full-fees Scholarship, along with access to relevant University and/or community services and facilities, subsidised participation in particular development or training opportunities, and a programme designed to enable students to excel both academically and also in their sporting code or creative/performing art. Further information and application forms are available on our website ( University of Waikato Rugby Development Scholarship (Apply online) Closing date: 8 October 2014 Levels: Entrance / Undergraduate This Scholarship is open to full-time students at the University of Waikato who will be considered by the Waikato Rugby Union as genuine prospects for future Waikato ITM Cup Representative Teams. Recipients of the Scholarship must also be part of the Rugby Union Academy/Development System and/or playing representative rugby for Waikato in the year of tenure. Recipients of this Scholarship receive a fees credit of up to $5,000. Further information and application forms are available from our website ( 10

11 Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Scholarship Closing date: 1 October 2014 Candidates for these masters and doctoral Scholarships will not have passed their 35 th birthday as at the closing date. These Scholarships provide opportunities to research in a wide range of disciplines in Business, Creative Arts, Design, Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Applicants will demonstrate leadership qualities or high potential for future leadership in either public or private life. Applicants will also have an excellent academic record and be able to show a sense of commitment towards their proposed research topic. Recipients will receive a Scholarship of up to $15,000 for one (research) year at masters level, or up to $25,000 per annum for up to three years at doctoral level. In addition, the Scholarship covers all compulsory fees, and approved research expenses up to $5,000. While the award is administered through the Massey University Scholarships Office, recipients can study at any NZ university. Regulations and application forms can be downloaded from Andrew Justice Memorial Scholarships (UNZ) Not currently offered Auckland Medical Aid Trust (AMAT) Scholarship (UNZ) Not currently offered Bing s Scholarship (UNZ) (Now an online application contact UoW Scholarships Office before applying) Level: Graduate This $2,000 Scholarship is offered to students who, in 2015, will be completing the research year of a master s degree in the fields of Agriculture and Theology. Further information and application forms are available from the UNZ website ( Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust Prince of Wales Scholarship (UNZ) (Now an online application contact UoW Scholarships Office before applying) Level: Postgraduate The Cambridge Commonwealth Trust offers several prestigious awards each year to enable PhD students of high academic ability to study at the University of Cambridge in Britain. This Scholarship covers the recipient s fees (see regulations for further information) and also offers a means-tested allowance. Further information and application forms are available from the UNZ website ( China-New Zealand Doctoral Research Scholarships (CNZDRS) (UNZ) Level: Postgraduate This Scholarship is a reciprocal Government Doctoral Research Scholarship Programme which has been established between the New Zealand Government and the Government of the Peoples Republic of China. The China-New Zealand Doctoral Research Scholarship (CNZRDS) is funded by the Government of the Peoples Republic of China and administered by the China Scholarship Council. The CNZDRS provide financial support for up to 10 New Zealand students each year to undertake a doctoral degree in Chinese universities. Applicants must be NZ citizens or permanent residents who have completed the requirements for a Master s degree in a field appropriate to their intended study, at a New Zealand university. The Scholarship is available for three to four years according to the course of study. Further information and application forms are available from the UNZ website ( Edna Waddell Undergraduate Scholarships for Women in Technology & Engineering (UNZ) (Now an online application contact UoW Scholarships Office before applying) Closing dates 1 October 2014 Level: Entrance / Undergraduate There are three Scholarships offered, up to $5,000, to provide funds to help women undertake undergraduate study for degrees in engineering and technology. The Scholarships are available for women entering their first year of full-time study for an undergraduate degree, who have not previously studied full-time at that level in technology 11

12 and engineering. The Scholarships are intended for school leavers and mature women; if the latter, preference will be given to those who have worked in industry for at least three years and/or have passed sub-degree courses in technology or engineering. Further information and application forms are available from the UNZ website ( Edward and Isabel Kidson Scholarships (UNZ) (Now an online application contact UoW Scholarships Office before applying) Level: Graduate These $5,000 Scholarships The object of each scholarship is to enable a graduate of a university of New Zealand, who is of good character and who has shown an ability in physics or a combination of physics and mathematics, to undertake further advanced study or research whether in New Zealand or elsewhere, in Meteorology. If there is no suitable candidate for an award of a scholarship in Meteorology, then it may be granted to support advanced study or research in some other branch of science, whether in New Zealand or elsewhere. Further information and application forms are available from the UNZ website ( Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships (UNZ) (Now an online application contact UoW Scholarships Office before applying) The Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships are offered to assist New Zealand students to study at Harvard University in the United States of America. Candidates will be selected on the basis of future promise of leadership. Strength of character, keen mind, a balanced judgment and devotion to the democratic ideal will be qualities borne in mind in making the final selection. The value of this award will be at least US$20,000, plus full tuition and health insurance fees. Further information and application forms are available from the UNZ website ( Freyberg Scholarships (New Zealand Defence Scholarships) (UNZ) (Now an online application contact UoW Scholarships Office before applying) Freyberg Scholarships are awarded for the purpose of encouraging graduate study into areas relevant to national security in the widest sense of that term. Study should be undertaken at a recognised institution in an Asia-Pacific country, including Canada and the United States. The scholarships are not available for study within New Zealand. Preference may be given however to applicants who have enrolled in the Graduate Studies Programme in Strategy and Defence at the Australian National University. Proposals for a course of studies at an overseas institution located elsewhere will be considered on their merits. It is intended that graduates will return to New Zealand, where it is hoped they will be better fitted to make a positive contribution towards debate and analysis of Defence issues in such fields as government service, tertiary education or journalism. One or more Scholarships, payable from a NZ$70,000 fund, may be awarded annually. Further information and application forms are available from the UNZ website ( Henry Kelsey Research Scholarships (UNZ) (Now an online application contact UoW Scholarships Office before applying) The purpose of this $6,000 Scholarship is to provide funds for individuals to undertake research towards a postgraduate degree at a New Zealand university or research institution, for the purpose of studying muscular function, including the causes and treatment of muscular dysfunction. Applicants will have completed the requirements for a bachelor s degree or equivalent, with honours where they are awarded, in a field appropriate to their intended study. The Scholarship is available for up to two years for master s study and up to three years for PhD study. Further information and application forms are available from the UNZ website ( New Zealand Law Foundation Doctoral Scholarship (UNZ) 12

13 Not currently offered New Zealand Aid Programme Awards for Postgraduate Field Research (UNZ) New Closing date 1 November 2014 Level: Postgraduate Please see below for more details. Pukehou Poutu Scholarships (UNZ) (Now an online application contact UoW Scholarships Office before applying) Level: Postgraduate This Scholarship shall be tenable in any university in New Zealand for postgraduate study in either agricultural or silvicultural science. The value of the one-year Scholarship will be changed from time to time by the Universities NZ; the current maximum value is $10,000. Further information and application forms are available from the UNZ website ( Tertiary Education Union (TEU) Crozier Scholarship (UNZ) (Now an online application contact UoW Scholarships Office before applying) This $5,000 Scholarship, now offered by the TEU, was established for the support and encouragement of postgraduate research into aspects of university (or higher) education and issues of union involvement therein, and including issues relating to the health and well-being of staff and students. The award is offered to students undertaking research for a research project, thesis or dissertation at an honours, masters, or doctoral level, in the fields of: The history, management, organization, economics, economic and social impact, sociology, pedagogy, and international relations of New Zealand universities/higher education, including comparative studies with other countries or kinds of education The health and well-being, careers and career choices and issues of recruitment and retention of staff and students Issues to do with ethnicity, gender and/or other socio-economic factors affecting staff and students. Further information and application forms are available from the UNZ website ( Fulbright-Meg Everton Professional Enhancement Awards in Education Level: School teachers These awards are for New Zealand school teachers in early childhood, primary or secondary education to undertake a professional development activity in the US which will enhance their professional knowledge, practice, and/or skills. A small number of awards valued at up to NZ$5,000 are granted each year, towards a 12- to 90-day visit to the US. Note that these awards are not for education researchers or academics, who are instead encouraged to apply for Fulbright New Zealand Travel Awards, the Fulbright-Cognition Scholar Award in Education Research or another of the New Zealand scholar awards (all of which will be advertised in this newsletter). More information can be found on the Fulbright New Zealand web-site Dan Watkins Scholarship in Weed Science (NZPPS) Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate This scholarship has been established in the memory of Dan Watkins and to recognise his contribution to weed science within New Zealand. The NZPPS administers this scholarship, which aims to encourage research into the biology and control of weeds in New Zealand. Students enrolled at New Zealand Universities or registered in other recognised New Zealand tertiary institutions will be considered. The value of the scholarship is up to $5,000. Recipients will be encouraged to become members of the Society and present a paper about their research to one of the Society s conferences. Further information and application forms are available from or by contacting the secretary (secretary@nzpps.org). June Opie Fellowship Level: Graduate 13

14 The award, which is expected to be about NZD$12,000, is available to citizens and permanent residents of Australia, Canada and New Zealand, is designed as an incentive for students of high academic achievement who have a severe disability. It is intended for those who plan to undertake graduate study with a view to preparing themselves for a role in the professions, in politics, or more particularly, in university teaching and research and who have disability issues as a continuing interest. The award is made to enable the recipient to secure such assistance, by travel, by the preparation of computer software, or by other means, as will facilitate effective study and preparation for the future. For further information visit: New Zealand Plant Protection Society Research Scholarship (NZPPS) Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate This scholarship is to encourage research in relevant disciplines (entomology, plant pathology, weed science, zoology, ecology, and plant protection sciences), on topics relating to control of pests, pathogens and / or weeds in primary production (pastoral and arable agriculture, horticulture, forestry), or the natural or human environments. Students enrolled at New Zealand Universities or registered in other recognised New Zealand tertiary institutions will be considered. The value of the scholarship is up to $3,500. Recipients will be encouraged to become members of the Society and present a paper about their research to one of the Society s conferences. Further information and application forms are available from or by contacting the secretary (secretary@nzpps.org). Miss E. L. Hellaby Indigenous Grasslands Research Trust Closing dates: 10 October 2014 and 10 March 2015 Level: Postgraduate The trust fund provides fellowships for thesis work on topics relating to the indigenous grassland zone and of some value to the primary industries of New Zealand. The Trust welcomes applications for postgraduate research, particularly PhD, into the ecology and management of New Zealand s indigenous grasslands but especially investigations into aspects of the sustainable management, uses and conservation of these grassland ecosystems (e.g. Plant biology, sustainable production systems, plant-animal interactions, pedology, hydrology, climatology). For further information visit: Cancer Society Research Grants & Scholarships Closing date: TBC Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate Project grants provide support for a single individual or group working on a clearly defined research project related to cancer. The usual term for a project grant is from one to three years with a maximum of three years. Grants are not normally renewable and any fresh application should be for a new project, or for one which has emerged from the old. For further information and an application form for grants and scholarships visit: Waikato Orchestral Society Foundation Scholarship Closing date: 15 October 2014 Level: School Leaver / Undergraduate The Waikato Orchestral Society are offering one Foundation Scholarship in 2015, in conjunction with the University of Waikato Music Department. The Scholarship is awarded to a student who will studying performance in 2015 with an orchestral instrument. The value of the award is $1,500. Further information and application forms are available from our website Computer Graphic Design Fees Scholarship Closing date: 17 October 2014 Level: Entrance / School Leaver The Computer Graphic Design Fees Scholarship is open to applicants (Domestic & International) who are enrolling in the first year of study towards an undergraduate degree with a major in Computer Graphic Design at the University of Waikato. All students wishing to be considered for the Computer Graphic Design Fees Scholarships must apply on the official Scholarship application form and submit this with their pre-entry exercises and portfolio. Further information and application forms are available on our website ( 14