Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand invites application for the students undertaking doctoral research in the field of Energy. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, or hold New Zealand Permanent Residency. Scholarship covers $25,000 per annum for up to three years, and $3,000 available for conference expenditure. The application deadline is Monday 01 September 2014 and Tuesday 01 September 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is available in the field of Energy, which may have wide relevance including value to New Zealand.
Course Level: Scholarship is awarded for Post Graduate level of Research.
Scholarship Provider: The Todd Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand
Eligibility: Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, or hold New Zealand Permanent Residency. Applicants must hold an appropriate bachelors degree with first or second class honours, or masters degree, and have already demonstrated a capacity for research. Those currently in their final year of study for such a tertiary qualification are eligible to apply for the scholarship, but any award made would be conditional upon the successful completion of that tertiary qualification.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, or hold New Zealand Permanent Residency.
Scholarship Description: The Todd Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship in Energy Research recognises the work of Sir Bryan Todd. Sir Bryan, who played a major role in the creation of the Todd Foundation, was instrumental in the development of the New Zealand oil and gas industry.
Number of award(s):Â The number of award offered is one.
Duration of award(s): The duration of award is three years.
What does it cover? Value: $25,000 per annum for up to three years, and $3,000 available for conference expenditure.
Selection criteria: Â Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, or hold New Zealand Permanent Residency. Applicants must hold an appropriate bachelors degree with first or second class honours, or masters degree, and have already demonstrated a capacity for research. Those currently in their final year of study for such a tertiary qualification are eligible to apply for the scholarship, but any award made would be conditional upon the successful completion of that tertiary qualification.
-In considering the award, the Scholarship Board shall take into account:
-exceptional academic strength and strong enthusiasm for the intended area of research;
-support for the research: internal university support, including supervision and resources; external support for the provision of necessary resources;
-evidence of a collaborative approach is of value.
Notification: Payments will be made six-monthly and are dependent on a positive and satisfactory report on progress from the institution at which they are studying. Decisions made: October/early November.
How to Apply: Every person who wishes to be considered for The Todd Foundation Scholarship in Energy Research shall complete the prescribed application form that can be obtained from the Universities New Zealand-Te Pokai Tara or any university. This, together with accompanying documents, should then be sent to the Scholarships Manager of the Universities New Zealand-Te Pokai Tara by 1 September in the year before taking up the scholarship.
Each application shall be accompanied by:
-Signed Universities New Zealand-Te Pokai Tara Privacy form;
-Certified copy of birth certificate and proof of New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency;
-Certified copy of the candidate’s academic record;
-A statement, preferably typed, of the candidate’s proposed project or programme and indicating the university or other approved research institution at which the programme of study is to be undertaken;
-The names and addresses of two confidential referees (who have been asked to report directly to the Universities New Zealand-Te Pokai Tara by 1 September);
-A full, itemised budget to support the programme of study;
- Such other information as seems pertinent to the application or which may from time to time be required by the Scholarship Board.
-Research proposals and arrangements will often be still in development and so details included in the initial application may be tentative. In view of the significance of the research project to the criteria for the scholarship, candidates may wish to alter or add to their research proposal. Any such additional or amended information should be sent to the Universities New Zealand-Te Pokai Tara office for subsequent approval by the Scholarship Board.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is Monday 01 September 2014 and Tuesday 01 September 2015.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application