Nelson Science Scholarship (Incoming First-Year Scholarship)

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Canterbury, New Zealand
Fees

Award value

NZ$8,000.00 (US$ 4,772)

Fees

Funding type

Fee waiver/discount

Fees

Deadline

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Fees

Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

University of Canterbury

Number of awards

2 per year (avg)

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees

More details on the scholarship

Financial assistance at a value of NZ $8,000 per annum for up to four years

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

All types of delivery mode

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full Time

Intake year

All intakes

Other criteria

Income related, Academic excellence

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Applied and Pure Sciences

Study level

Postgraduate

Subject area(s)*

Applied and Pure Sciences

Study level

Undergraduate

Other eligibility requirements

The Nelson Science Scholarship was founded in memory of his wife Chrissie Mayo Evans and his mother Louisa Bishop Evans by an old boy of Nelson College who for some years was closely connected with Canterbury College.

Tenure: Up to four years

Number Available Annually: At least two

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: The scholarship is tenable during full-time or part-time enrolment in a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and, if applicable, a BSc(Hons) and/or a Master of Science (MSc) at the University.

Special Requirements: Recipients must have been enrolled at Te Kura Tamat?ne o Whakat? | Nelson College for not less than two years. Recipients, on 1 March of the year of tenure, must be at least 16 years old.

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Academic excellence
  • Financial need/hardship

Selection criteria

In making the recommendations, the selection committee gives equal consideration to: a. academic achievement, especially in any three of the subjects Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Mathematics, and Statistics; b. leadership potential; and c. involvement in sport, cultural, and/or community activities.

If, in any year, there are fewer candidates of sufficient merit than there are scholarships available, fewer scholarships are offered. 

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 7 August (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date).

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Contact the institution for more details on the application process, eligibility, and any other information about the scholarship and courses offered.

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