W.H. (Bill) Vaughan Trust Scholarship in Mathematics

Description

 

One scholarship is to be awarded annually to a student completing their final year at school and enrolling in full-time study (majoring in Mathematics) at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington the following year.

 

 

History

 

This Scholarship was established by W.H. (Bill) Vaughan Trust to assist a high school student to attend Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington to study Mathematics. W.H. (Bill) Vaughan worked for many years writing, printing, and distributing model solutions for students studying for University Entrance Bursary and Scholarship Examinations.

 

 

Selection criteria

 

The successful recipient will be selected on their Year 13 grades in Mathematics, and their written statement setting out reasons for wanting to study Mathematics at university.

 

 

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 reference letter from their high school principal
• Personal statement on why they would like to major in the study of Mathematics at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington

 

 

Selection process

 

The selection panel shall consist of a representative of the former W.H. (Bill) Vaughan Trust (or senior teacher of Secondary Mathematics, nominated by the Wellington Mathematics Association if a former Trust representative is not available), the Head of the School of Mathematical and Computing Sciences (or nominee), and if necessary a representative selected by the Scholarships Office.

 

 

Additional information

 

The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation shall determine the value of the scholarship after consideration of the income from the fund. The funds shall be paid to the successful recipient after they have commenced their full-time study at the Victoria University of Wellington.

The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation expects recipients to write a letter of thanks to the donor on receipt of the award and an end-of-year progress report.

 

 

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.