Graduate Women Wellington - Masters by thesis Scholarship

History and purpose

 

This scholarship was established in 1988 by Graduate Women Wellington and is offered to encourage postgraduate study by Women at the master by thesis level at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington.

 

 

How do students apply?

 

All scholarship applications are submitted through Community Force.

 

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

 

• Details of proposed/current research
• Financial statement in regard to any dependents (if applicable)

 

 

 

Decision makers

 

The scholarships are awarded annually by a panel selected by the University Scholarships Committee or based on the academic merit of the applicants and their financial needs.  If in any year there is no suitable applicant no award shall be made.

 

 

Additional information

 

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

The recipient is expected to attend a Graduate Women Wellington’s Branch meeting and carry out a three-minute presentation on their area of research.

 

 

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 4:30 pm 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 program (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 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 the 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 particular circumstances or to avoid hardship to any candidate for the Scholarship.

 

 

 

Repayment status and permission for other scholarships are not specified. For further information, please contact the institution. Click the link for detailed information.