Ngati Koata Science Scholarship

Description

 

In collaboration, Ngati Koata and Victoria University of Wellington look to support the next generation of scientists through the Ngati 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 Ngati Koata students studying towards a Bachelor of 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.

 

 

Selection process

 

Selection will be made by a panel comprised of appropriate professional and academic staff, chaired by Te Ropu Awhina. Student applications will also be reviewed by a representative of Ngati 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 4:30 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 special 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.