Rachael Westergaard Memorial Masters Scholarship in Geophysics

History and purpose

 

This scholarship has been established in memory of Rachael Westergaard, a student at Victoria University of Wellington from 2009 to 2012. The scholarship is to encourage students into the field of Geophysics, an area which Rachael was very passionate about. To recognize Rachael's dual citizenship, it is open to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, or Canadian citizens.

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage students into the field of Geophysics, an area which Rachael Westergaard was very passionate about.

 

 

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

 

• A brief research proposal
• A personal statement
• Two references (to be requested via the online application)

 

 

Decision makers

 

The successful recipient will be selected by the selection panel comprising the Head of the School of Geography, Environment, and Earth Sciences and appropriate Geophysics staff.

Selection will be based on academic merit with consideration also given to the applicant's leadership potential and other related attributes.

 

 

Additional information

 

Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the donor on acceptance of this scholarship and another when the scholarship ends (or soon after) to briefly advise the donors of their research findings.

Recipients should also acknowledge the donors of this scholarship in their thesis and if requested provide a copy of their thesis to the donors.

In the event that no applicants meet the degree and nationality criteria, the scholarship may be awarded to a student enrolled in a Master of Science degree on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Geography, Environment, and Earth Sciences and with the approval of the donors.

If the scholarship is not awarded in any one year, it may be awarded twice the following year on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Geography, Environment, and Earth Sciences and with the approval of the donors.

 

 

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.