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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE RESEARCH – CONTACT DETAILS

Website: www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships

Website will have advice about:

- searching and applying for scholarships - on-line applications - Find useful links to national and

international funding websites - Other funding opportunities

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Location: Te Manawa-Student Centre – Level 0

(Te Mata Kairangi School of Graduate Research)

HANDY HINT:

Visit the Career Development Services for help in submitting a scholarship application. They provide University of Waikato students, recent graduates and alumni with career development tools and support. For further information, visit https://www.waikato.ac.nz/students/careers/or email mycareer@waikato.ac.nz

SCHOLARSHIPS OF THE MONTH

Te Ao Marama Scholarship

Closing date: 6 July 2020

Level: Undergraduate / Graduate

Te Ao Marama Scholarship provides support to domestic students who may not have planned to undertake university study, but whose circumstances have changed. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the applicant’s preparedness for university study and their rationale for taking up study at the University of Waikato at this time.

For further information and online application, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships

Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters’ Scholarship

Closing date: 12 July 2020

Level: Undergraduate / Graduate

This Scholarship is open to female tertiary students’ from a refugee background. Applications for the 2021 academic year are now open to young women who are currently enrolled in a Foundation Course or university level degree.

For further information and to apply, visit www.rasnz.co.nz/scholarship/

Brian Perry Charitable Trust Undergraduate Scholarship in Science & Engineering

Closing date: 15 July 2020

Level: 2nd Year Undergraduate

Scholarships Update

July 2020

This Scholarship is open to applicants who are enrolled in the second year of full-time study towards an undergraduate degree in the School of Science or School of Engineering. Candidates for the Scholarship must have been enrolled full-time at the University of Waikato in the year preceding application.

Further information and online application forms can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Brian Perry Charitable Trust Business Management Scholarship

Closing date: 15 July 2020

Level: 2nd Year Undergraduate

This Scholarship is open to applicants who are enrolled in the second year of full-time study towards an undergraduate degree in the Waikato Management School. Candidates for the Scholarship must have been enrolled full-time at the University of Waikato in the year preceding application.

Further information and online application forms can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

University of Waikato Summer Research Scholarships 2020-21 Applications open: Mid-July Level: Undergraduate / Graduate The University of Waikato Summer Research Scholarships are an initiative to provide promising undergraduate, honours, and first-year masters students with the opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of research. For 2020-21, the Scholarships will have a value of $6,000 and will run for a ten-week period during the C Trimester (Nov - Feb). To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, honours or master’s degree at a New Zealand or Australian university.

The full list of research projects available will be available late-July - Check our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships for a full list of research projects and an online application form.

UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO SCHOOL LEAVER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2021

University of Waikato School Leaver Scholarships **Please note: to receive a University of Waikato School Leaver Scholarship, you must apply and submit an application from the list below. Please check your eligibility before applying.

The Scholarships listed below all close on 31 August 2020.

Pacific Excellence Scholarship

Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship

Te Ara Whānui Scholarship

The ‘Ko Te Tangata’ School Leaver Scholarship

Te Paewai o te Rangi:The University of Waikato Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Division/Faculty/School School Leaver Scholarships

Bartlett Scholarship (WMS)

Buckley Scholarship (WMS)

Brian Smith Memorial Entrance Scholarship (WMS)

2degrees Esports Scholarship for School-Leavers

Edna Money Future Pacific Leaders’ Scholarship

Te Piringa – Faculty of Law School Leaver Scholarship

University of Waikato International Excellence – NZ School Leaver Scholarship

Tauranga Scholarships – School Leaver/1st year Undergraduate

Otumoetai Undergraduate Scholarship (Closing date: 15 October)

Tauranga Campus First-in-Family Scholarship (Closing date: 15 October)

University of Waikato Tauranga Campus Residential Scholarship (Closing date: 15 October)

Please visit our website http://www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships/home to find further information and the online application form. Applications are submitted through your MyWaikato portal. This portal is your go-to for all details in regards to your scholarship applications and your enrolment. https://www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships/School-Leavers-2021

SCHOLARSHIPS TO WATCH FOR

Ian McLaren Memorial Scholarship

Closing date: 1 August 2020

Level: Undergraduate

The Ian McLaren Memorial Scholarship supports students undertaking an undergraduate programme in Education at the University of Waikato. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in the second or consecutive year in 2020, of an undergraduate programme in the Faculty of Education. The Scholarship has a value of up to $3,000.

For further information and online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

John Allan Scholarship in Education

Closing date: 1 August 2020

Level: Graduate

This Scholarship is awarded to the applicant undertaking research towards a masters degree in the Faculty of Education at the University of Waikato. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be a qualified teacher, currently registered with the New Zealand Teachers Council to teach in New Zealand and be enrolled full-time or part-time in a 90 or 120-point masters thesis within the Faculty of Education.

For further information and online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Peter Freyberg Memorial Scholarship

Closing date: 1 August 2020

Level: Doctoral Thesis

This is a Scholarship for qualified teachers (NZ citizens, permanent resident and international). All applicants must meet the University’s enrolment criteria for the doctoral programme, and be enrolled full- or part-time in a PhD or Part 2 of the EdD in the School of Education, at the University of Waikato in the year of tenure of the Scholarship. All applicants must have gained confirmed enrolment status. Selection will be made on the basis of the academic achievement of the applicants, and their research topics. Preference will be given to applicants conducting research related to curriculum development and teacher effectiveness.

Further information and application forms are available from our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Fulbright Awards

Closing date: 1 August 2020

Level: Graduate / Postgraduate

Fulbright NZ offers a range of Awards for NZ citizens who wish to undertake a master’s degree or all/part of a doctoral degree in the USA.

Further detailed information for prospective applicants and their referees is available on the Fulbright New Zealand website https://www.fulbright.org.nz/.

Prospective applicants are strongly urged to contact scholarships@waikato.ac.nz well before applying.

Rhodes Scholarship (UNZ)

Closing date: 1 August 2020

Level: Graduate / Postgraduate

These highly competitive Scholarships are awarded to students wishing to commence study at Oxford University in September/October 2021.

Rhodes Scholarships are for young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are motivated to engage with global challenges, committed to the service of others and show promise of becoming value-driven, principled leaders for the world’s future.

Further detailed information for prospective applicants and their referees is available on the UNZ website www.universitiesnz.ac.nz.

Prospective applicants are strongly urged to contact scholarships@waikato.ac.nz well before applying.

Woolf Fisher Trust Scholarship (UNZ)

This Scholarship is not being offered in 2020. It will re-open for applications in 2021.

Level: Graduate / Postgraduate

These highly competitive Scholarships are awarded to students wishing to commence study at the University of Cambridge in September/October of the year following application.

Prospective applicants are strongly urged to contact scholarships@waikato.ac.nz well before applying.

Gemini Trust Disability Scholarship

Closing date: 03 August 2020

Level: Undergraduate

This Scholarship is open to applications from undergraduate students with physical disabilities who have completed a minimum of 30-points of study at the University of Waikato, be enrolled or intending to enrol (part- or full-time) and whose home is in the Waikato, King Country or Coromandel regions. The Scholarship shall have a value of up to $10,000, and shall be tenable for one year.

The selection criteria will be based on academic merit and individual physical disability needs faced by the applicants. The successful applicant(s) may be intending to study full-time and must be either a New Zealand citizen or be a permanent resident of New Zealand.

Further information and application forms can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship

Closing date: 15 August 2020

Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate

For citizens of any South Pacific Nation (excluding New Zealand and Australian citizens), who can demonstrate a need for financial support in order to undertake study. Candidates must be enrolled or intending to enrol in an approved full-time study. The scholarship is valued up to $10,000. For further information and the online application, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships

Freemasons University Scholarships

Closing date 1 October 2020

Level: Undergraduate / Graduate

These $6,000 Scholarships are for students who in 2021 will be studying full-time in the final year of a bachelor’s degree or a bachelor’s with honours degree. Candidates will normally be undertaking this full-time study for at least half of 2021.

Applicants must:

Have a good academic record;

Be a New Zealand citizen or have New Zealand Permanent Resident status;

Demonstrate good citizenship, e.g. community service;

Show leadership potential; and

Have proven community commitment.

These Scholarships are awarded without regard to gender, ethnic background, creed, or age. Family association with Freemasonry is not a criterion for the award of a Scholarship. Despite what the application form says, applicants at this University should not attach a UoW Academic Record or their birth certificate.

For further information and online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Freemasons Postgraduate Scholarships

Closing date: 1 October 2020

Level: Graduate / Postgraduate

These $10,000 Scholarships are for students who in 2021 will be enrolled full-time in a Postgraduate Diploma, Master degree or Doctoral degree. Candidates will normally be undertaking this full-time study for at least half of 2021.

Applicants must:

Have a good academic record;

Be a New Zealand citizen or have New Zealand Permanent Resident status;

Demonstrate good citizenship, e.g. community service;

Show leadership potential; and

Have proven community commitment.

These Scholarships are awarded without regard to gender, ethnic background, creed, or age. Family association with Freemasonry is not a criterion for the award of a Scholarship. Despite what the application form says, applicants at this University should not attach a UoW Academic Record or their birth certificate.

For further information and online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

The Golden Key International Honour Society Waikato Chapter We are one of two Chapters of Golden Key in New Zealand, our society recognises and promotes Academic excellence in over 400 Universities worldwide. The Waikato Chapter is involved with volunteer work, academic improvement and fostering leadership skills. As a Golden Key member you have access to a variety of scholarships throughout the year, these can be applied for via this link http://www.goldenkey.org/scholarships-awards/listing/ For more information about our chapter and activities planned for B Semester, please go to our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/GoldenKeyWaikato or email (Vice-President) at info@waikato.goldenkey.org.nz.

Scholarships Currently Open for Application

Please note: We have tried to indicate the ‘Level’ of each award. Please treat this information as a guide only; you still need to check the regulations to confirm your eligibility.

Philip Neill Memorial Prize in Music

Closing date: 1 July 2020 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate The late Philip Neill was a medical student of the University of Otago, who died in 1943. The prize is awarded annually for excellence in original composition and is valued at $1500. The award is open to all past and present students of a university in New Zealand. The topic for 2020: Compose a work for mezzo soprano, violin and piano using any texts or texts.

You may substitute piano with electronic backing track or live electronics

The work may be divided into more than one song, or may be a continuous piece

The work should be between 10-15 minutes in duration.

The work should be written for professional musicians but must not be unreasonably difficult technically.

You must submit a full (physical) score as well as a MIDI recording of the work. For further information, visit https://www.otago.ac.nz/study/scholarships/database/otago019579.html Te Ao Marama Scholarship Closing date: 6 July 2020 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate Te Ao Marama Scholarship provides support to domestic students who may not have planned to undertake university study, but whose circumstances have changed. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the applicant’s preparedness for university study and their rationale for taking up study at the University of Waikato at this time. For further information and online application, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships

Don Linklater Memorial Bursary Closing date: 10 July 2020 Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate To honour the contribution made to the Region and to local government by the late Don Linklater, Horizons Chairman 1989-2000, we are offering a bursary for university study. The Bursary is worth $3,000 per year for up to three years, and aims to support students studying in areas relevant to our work. For further information, visit http://www.horizons.govt.nz/about-our-region-and-council/grants-and-sponsorship/don-linklater-memorial

Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters’ Scholarship Closing date: 12 July 2020 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate This Scholarship is open to female tertiary students’ from a refugee background. Applications for the 2021 academic year are now open to young women who are currently enrolled in a Foundation Course or university level degree. For further information and to apply, visit www.rasnz.co.nz/scholarship/

Brian Perry Charitable Trust Undergraduate Scholarship in Science & Engineering Closing date: 15 July 2020 Level: 2nd Year Undergraduate This Scholarship is open to applicants who are enrolled in the second year of full-time study towards an undergraduate degree in the School of Science or School of Engineering. Candidates for the Scholarship must have been enrolled full-time at the University of Waikato in the year preceding application. Further information and online application forms can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Brian Perry Charitable Trust Business Management Scholarship Closing date: 15 July 2020 Level: 2nd Year Undergraduate This Scholarship is open to applicants who are enrolled in the second year of full-time study towards an undergraduate degree in the Waikato Management School. Candidates for the Scholarship must have been enrolled full-time at the University of Waikato in the year preceding application. Further information and online application forms can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

WMS International Exchange Scholarship Closing date: 15 July 2020 Level: Undergraduate/Postgraduate The WMS International Exchange Scholarship encourages Waikato Management School students to participate in exchange programmes, provide financial support to students approved for exchange programmes, and promote exchange destinations most relevant for management. Further information and online application forms can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Martha Morse Exchange Scholarship Closing date: 15 July 2020 Level: Undergraduate The Martha Morse Student Exchange Scholarships were established in 2013 to enhance awareness and foster interest in exchange programmes offered by the University of Waikato, Te Piringa–Faculty of Law. It is extremely beneficial for law students to acquire greater knowledge of substantive law and legal systems in other countries. For students who are enrolled part- or full-time in an LLB and have completed at least two years of study at Te Piringa-Faculty of Law and have been accepted into a University of Waikato exchange programme. Further information and online application forms can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao - The Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies International Exchange Scholarship Closing date: 15 July 2020 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao (The Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies (FMIS)) established this scholarship to encourage FMIS students to participate in exchange programmes offered by the University of Waikato. Applicants must be domestic students enrolled in at least one major in FMIS, who have completed at least one year toward that major. The Scholarships, worth up to $5,000, will be paid to successful candidates who are going to undertake an approved exchange. For further information, and the online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Scholarship in Biophysics Closing date: Not offered for 2020 Level: Graduate / Postgraduate This Scholarship is open to students who are enrolled in full-time study towards an MSc or a PhD with a thesis topic in Biophysics or Cortical Modelling.

Fulbright-Wallace Arts Trust Awards Closing date: Temporarily suspended. Will be offered in 2021 Level: Postgraduate / Academics The Fulbright-Wallace Arts Trust Award is for an outstanding mid-career or senior New Zealand visual artist to undertake a ten week residency at Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito, California.

Capstone Editing Grants and Scholarship opportunities

Closing date: 22 July 2020 Level: Undergraduate/Graduate/Postgraduate/Academic women Please refer to the further funding opportunities offered by Capstone under ‘Scholarships varying or no set application dates’ further down this document. The Capstone Editing Laptop Grant for Postgraduate Coursework Students $3,000 for one postgrad student per year to purchase a computer or laptop and software for their studies. Applications are open annually from 16 September to 22 July. The grant is awarded on 19 August every year. For more info or to apply, please visit https://www.capstoneediting.com.au/laptop-grant.

Ngā Raumanako and Suzanne Spencer Memorial Māori Scholarships

Closing date: 22 July 2020 Level: Undergraduate Chartered Accountants ANZ and Ngā Kaitatau Māori o Aotearoa (NKMoA) are partnering again this year to offer two scholarships to Māori tauira studying accounting, who are in their second or subsequent year of study. These scholarships will provide a level of financial support towards the recipients’ education journey and help them in developing their accounting skills. The recipients need to demonstrate their passion and commitment to the accounting profession, and how they will contribute to Māori economic and financial wellbeing. To find out more details, visit You Unlimited website

NZ-China Scholarships

Closing date: 24 July 2020 Level: Graduate The Confucius Institute in Auckland in cooperation with China’s Scholarship Council (Ministry of Education) facilitates the selection of up to 10 scholarships for advanced Chinese language study in China each year. The Scholarship covers a full year tuition fee, accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly stipend. It is a wonderful opportunity to experience China, learn the language and the culture. For further information, visit https://ci.ac.nz/what-we-offer/scholarships/nz-china or contact us info@ci.ac.nz

Silver Fern Farms Plate to Pasture Youth Scholarships

Closing date: 26 July 2020 Level: Undergraduate/Graduate/Postgraduate The Plate to Pasture Youth Scholarships are an important opportunity for us to support our emerging leaders to contribute to our industry. Scholarship applications are open to people wanting to develop their career in the food or red meat industry with interests in; red meat, food production, agriculture, sustainability, food marketing, marketing and sales, research and development, food processing, cooking and food technology. We welcome applications from the industry’s emerging talent who want to contribute to a sustainable future for our red meat sector – from plate to pasture. This year we will be asking applicants to identify opportunities they see for the industry in light of the Covid-19 crisis and what role they will play in New Zealand’s recovery. Further details and an application form can be found on https://www.silverfernfarms.com/our-company/plate-to-pasture-youth-scholarship/

Vic Davis Memorial Trust Closing date: 31 July 2020 Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate This Trust offers three distinct categories of funding support in the field of mental health.

Scholarships for individuals wishing to undertake training at under-graduate level as a mental health practitioner

Scholarships for individuals to train / study at postgraduate level in the field of mental health.

Research grants for organisations researching in the field of mental health. For further information and application forms, visit http://www.vicdavistrust.co.nz/

Asia New Zealand Foundation Postgraduate Research Grants

Closing date: 31 July 2020 Level: Postgraduate Each year the Foundation offers three grants of $5,000 to support postgraduate research into contemporary issues in the Asian region. These grants are intended for new research that will promote debate and discussion on matters relating to Asia and New Zealand with implications for foreign and trade policy. Possible themes include:

International relations, regional security and defence, international and maritime law, interfaith issues, security challenges or regional environmental issues

trade policy issues in Asia; transnational economic integration (e.g. value chains and production networks); governance and regulation (e.g. SOE’s government procurement, labour and investment flows).

Applicants must be NZ citizens or permanent residents undertaking postgraduate research at any tertiary institution in New Zealand who need supplementary support for overseas fieldwork as part of their degree. For further information, visit: https://www.asianz.org.nz/research/opportunity-postgraduate-research-grants/

The Banking and Financial Services Law Association (BFSLA) Research Essay Competition Closing date: 31 July 2020 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate The Banking and Financial Services Law Association is the leading professional organisation for banking and financial services law in Australia and New Zealand. The BFSLA’s objects include the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge of banking and financial services law and practice in Australia and New Zealand, including by encouraging research. To that end, each year the BFSLA invites citizens and permanent residents of Australia and New Zealand to submit research essays on important matters in banking and financial services law and/or practice (including insolvency) that are currently topical in Australia or New Zealand, in competition for a prize pool. The value of the Prize is A$5,000. Entries must be submitted by 5pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on Friday, 31 July 2020. The winner or winners, if any, will be announced by publication on the Association’s website on Friday, 4 September 2020. To be eligible, entries need to display a high degree of legal scholarship and original thinking, and to be of a standard, as regards both content and presentation, that is suitable for publication in a refereed law journal. Essays which (or a substantial part of which) have previously been submitted for assessment as part of tertiary studies are welcome, but we will require certain information and authority to check that the author of both works is the same person. For a full list of conditions, more information about the prize and an explanation of how to enter, go to the

Association’s website, www.bfsla.org. For any further information, email Julia Clancy at 2020researchprize@bfsla.org

The Centenary History Project of New Zealand and the First World War Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Closing date: 31 July 2020 Level: Postgraduate The Centenary History Project (CHP) of New Zealand and the First World War is a partnership between Massey University, the New Zealand Defence Force and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. It aims to produce definitive histories of New Zealand experiences during one of the deadliest conflicts in world history. Massey University hosts the CHP and is responsible, through the Centenary History Project Governance Group (CHPGG), for administering the associated funding. A guiding principle of the CHP is that royalties earned from the published volumes, in addition to funds raised that were surplus to publishing the volumes, should be used to promote further historical research into New Zealand and the First World War. The CHPGG determined that this would be done through the provision of scholarships designed to support postgraduate research and study undertaken by students at any New Zealand university. The scholarships aim to promote the study of New Zealand history, with particular reference to the history of New Zealand’s involvement in and experiences of the First World War. For further information and an application form, please email scholarships@waikato.ac.nz

NZFSS Scholarship in Freshwater Research

Closing date: 31 July 2020 Level: Graduate / Postgraduate This scholarship is to support postgraduate research to gain a deeper understanding of any aspect of freshwater environments in Aotearoa. The research may include fundamental or applied science, mātauranga Māori, engineering, law, economics or any other field of relevance in freshwater management and protection. The scholarship is available to Masters and Honours degree candidates, tenable for the year in which they will undertake their thesis or dissertation research. Preference will be given to applicants who have limited financial resources, who may otherwise not be able to undertake or continue post-graduate study. For further information, and to apply, visit https://freshwater.science.org.nz/awards/freshwater-scholarship/

NZFSS He Manawā ā whenua – Māori Freshwater Research Scholarship

Closing date: 31 July 2020 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate The New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society are currently taking applications for He Manawā ā whenua1. This scholarship is open to Māori students studying a Bachelor Honours Degree or Master’s Degree with a focus on freshwater ecosystems. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage Māori students to pursue a research career and develop their capability in freshwater ecology and/or kaupapa Māori research surrounding wai. For further information and to apply, visit www.freshwater.science.org.nz

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Awards

Closing date: 1 August 2020 Level: Graduate / Postgraduate Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Awards are for promising graduate students to undertake postgraduate study or research at US institutions in any field of study.

Approximately eight awards are granted annually, valued at up to US$40,000 for up to one year of study or research in the US. Students undertaking multi-year Masters of PhD degrees have the opportunity to apply for additional funding of up to US$30,000 towards their second year of study. Grantees can participate as a Visiting Student Researcher (VSR). A VSR allows grantees to spend between 6-12 months studying or researching a topic or proposed project in the US, usually as part of a degree programme within New Zealand. Further information is available from the Fulbright website www.fulbright.org.nz. Prospective applicants are strongly urged to contact scholarships@waikato.ac.nz before applying.

Fulbright Science and Innovation Graduate Awards Closing date: 1 August 2020 Level: Graduate / Postgraduate Fulbright Science and Innovation Awards are for promising New Zealand graduate students to undertake postgraduate study or research at US institution in fields related to science and innovation. The Awards are available in fields of science and innovation targeted to support New Zealand’s economic, social, environmental and cultural needs, and to build international science connections. This includes, but it is not limited to, science research of the highest quality; areas with relevance to current and emerging New Zealand industry, social and environmental needs; areas with potential to broaden the economy and increase connections between research and industries; sectors of future need or growth; areas supporting Vision Matauranga – unlocking the science and innovation potential of Māori knowledge, resources and people. Approximately eight awards are granted annually, valued at up to US$40,000 for up to one year of study or research in the US. Students undertaking multi-year Masters of PhD degrees have the opportunity to apply for additional funding of up to US$30,000 towards their second year of study. Grantees can participate as a Visiting Student Researcher (VSR). A VSR allows grantees to spend between 6-12 months studying or researching a topic or proposed project in the US, usually as part of a degree programme within New Zealand. Further information is available from the Fulbright website www.fulbright.org.nz. Prospective applicants are strongly urged to contact scholarships@waikato.ac.nz before applying.

Fulbright-EQC Graduate Award in Natural Disaster Research

Closing date: 1 August 2020 Level: Graduate / Postgraduate The Fulbright-EQC Graduate Award in Natural Disaster Research is for a promising graduate student to undertake postgraduate study or research at a US university in the area of natural disaster research. One award valued at up to US$40,000 is granted annually for up to one year of study or research in the US. Students undertaking multi-year Masters of PhD degrees have the opportunity to apply for additional funding of up to US$30,000 towards their second year of study. The award is available for research into the risks posed by natural disasters, the hazards they present, their impact, society’s vulnerability, mitigation and management measures. Grantees can participate as a Visiting Student Researcher (VSR). A VSR allows grantees to spend between 6-12 months studying or researching a topic or proposed project in the US, usually as part of a degree programme within New Zealand. Further information is available from the Fulbright website www.fulbright.org.nz. Prospective applicants are strongly urged to contact scholarships@waikato.ac.nz before applying.

Fulbright-Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Graduate Award

Closing date: 1 August 2020 Level: Graduate / Postgraduate These awards are for promising New Zealand graduate students to undertake postgraduate study or research at a US institution in the field of indigenous development. One award valued at up to US$40,000 is granted annually for up to one year of study or research in the US. Students undertaking multi-year Masters of PhD degrees have the opportunity to apply for additional funding of up to US$30,000 towards their second year of study. The award is available for study or research that fits within and contributes to the NPM Research Programme and NPM’s priorities and themes. Grantees can participate as a Visiting Student Researcher (VSR). A VSR allows grantees to spend between 6-12 months studying or researching a topic or proposed project in the US, usually as part of a degree programme within New Zealand. Further information is available from the Fulbright website www.fulbright.org.nz. Prospective applicants are strongly urged to contact scholarships@waikato.ac.nz before applying.

Ian McLaren Memorial Scholarship Closing date: 1 August 2020 Level: Undergraduate The Ian McLaren Memorial Scholarship supports students undertaking an undergraduate programme in Education at the University of Waikato. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in the second or consecutive year in 2020, of an undergraduate programme in the Faculty of Education. The Scholarship has a value of up to $3,000. For further information and online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

John Allan Scholarship in Education

Closing date: 1 August 2020 Level: Graduate This Scholarship is awarded to the applicant undertaking research towards a masters degree in the Faculty of Education at the University of Waikato. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be a qualified teacher, currently registered with the New Zealand Teachers Council to teach in New Zealand and be enrolled full-time or part-time in a 90 or 120-point masters thesis within the Faculty of Education. For further information and online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Peter Freyberg Memorial Scholarship

Closing date: 1 August 2020 Level: Doctoral Thesis This is a Scholarship for qualified teachers (NZ citizens, permanent resident and international). All applicants must meet the University’s enrolment criteria for the doctoral programme, and be enrolled full- or part-time in a PhD or Part 2 of the EdD in the School of Education, at the University of Waikato in the year of tenure of the Scholarship. All applicants must have gained confirmed enrolment status. Selection will be made on the basis of the academic achievement of the applicants, and their research topics. Preference will be given to applicants conducting research related to curriculum development and teacher effectiveness. Further information and application forms are available from our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Rhodes Scholarship (UNZ) Closing date: 1 August 2020 Level: Graduate / Postgraduate These highly competitive Scholarships are awarded to students wishing to commence study at Oxford University in September/October 2021. Applicants must:

be a citizen of New Zealand or hold a New Zealand Permanent Resident visa.

have spent at least five of the previous ten years in New Zealand.

By September next year have graduated with an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 7.50-9.00.

not have passed their twenty-fifth birthday by 1 October next year.

(or older candidates who completed their first degree later than usual) they must have not reached their 27th birthday, and must have met the requirements for completion of their first degree on or after 1 October 2019

Rhodes Scholarships are for young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are motivated to engage with global challenges, committed to the service of others, and show promise of becoming value-driven, principled leaders for the world’s future. Further detailed information for prospective applicants and their referees is available from the UNZ website www.universitiesnz.ac.nz. Prospective applicants are strongly urged to contact scholarships@waikato.ac.nz well before applying.

Woolf Fisher Trust Scholarship (UNZ) This Scholarship is not being offered in 2020. It will re-open for applications in 2021. Level: Graduate / Postgraduate These highly competitive Scholarships are awarded to students wishing to commence study at the University of Cambridge in September/October of the year following application. Prospective applicants are strongly urged to contact scholarships@waikato.ac.nz well before applying.

Gemini Trust Disability Scholarship Closing date: 3 August 2020 Level: Undergraduate This Scholarship is open to applications from undergraduate students with physical disabilities who have completed a minimum of 30-points of study at the University of Waikato, be enrolled or intending to enrol (part- or full-time) and whose home is in the Waikato, King Country or Coromandel regions. The Scholarship shall have a value of up to $10,000, and shall be tenable for one year.

The selection criteria will be based on academic merit and individual physical disability needs faced by the applicants. The successful applicant(s) may be intending to study full-time and must be either a New Zealand citizen or be a permanent resident of New Zealand. Further information and application forms can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Russell McVeagh Scholarship Programme

Closing date: Applications open August 2020 Level: School leavers / Undergraduate / Graduate Russell McVeagh offers scholarships to both school leavers and university students. The scholarship programme offers support while you’re at university through a mentoring scheme, financial assistance, invitations to the firm’s social events and a summer clerkship in your penultimate year of study. For further information and an application form, visit https://www.russellmcveagh.com/careers/students/scholarships

Ngāi Tahu Tourism Scholarship

Closing date: TBC Level: Undergraduate This is an opportunity for a person of Ngāi Tahu descent who is either starting or already studying a tourism qualification and would like support with study fees (up to $6000 per year for three years), the chance to get paid holiday work and invaluable work experience, and to learn more about their iwi. For further information and to apply, visit https://www.ngaitahutourism.co.nz/

Plant & Food Research: Summer Studentships

Opening date: applications open 30 July 2020 Level: Undergraduates / Graduates / Postgraduate The Plant & Food Summer Studentship programmes creates a special ‘career experience’ for high calibre candidates. The programme includes a full induction training day, a career planning session identifying potential pathways, a specific research project as well as a final farewell and awards function. It you want to get a taste of research and gain hands-on work experience over the summer period, a studentship with Plant & Food Research will give you the opportunity to undertake research that benefits New Zealand whilst working alongside world-recognised scientists. All summer studentship positions are advertised on our job search website so make sure you register https://www.plantandfood.co.nz/page/careers/summer-studentships/

Cambridge-Rutherford Memorial Scholarship

Closing date: 6 August 2020 Level: Postgraduate The Cambridge-Rutherford Memorial PhD Scholarships aim to build capability in pure and applied science and the social sciences in Science and Technology by providing early career support for New Zealand’s brightest and most promising researchers that demonstrate a passion for science and technology. Up to three PhD Scholarships are jointly funded by the Rutherford Foundation and the Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust (CCEIT). Recipients of the Scholarships will carry the identity of the Rutherford Foundation. The award is expected to play a strong part in the Scholar’s professional development. Successful applicants will receive a living allowance (maintenance) of approximately £14,777* per annum, and will have their course and college fees paid. In addition, they will be eligible for one, non-transferable, return airfare between the United Kingdom and New Zealand per annum. The funding is for a maximum of three years. For further information and how to apply, visit https://royalsociety.org.nz/what-we-do/funds-and-opportunities/rutherford-foundation/funding-opportunities/cambridge-rutherford-memorial-scholarship/

DairyNZ Masters Scholarship

Closing date: TBC Level: Undergraduate / Graduate DairyNZ Masters Scholarships are awarded to outstanding graduates with a strong career motivation for diary research and development. Each year, up to three scholarships of $30,000p.a., plus tuition fees, will be on offer. Recipients will be located at a DairyNZ office, working on a DairyNZ funded industry-relevant farm systems project and co-supervised by DairyNZ. This will ensure graduates are well-supported and mentored throughout their study, and will build strong connections within the industry. For further information and application form, visit https://www.dairynz.co.nz/people/dairy-careers/awards-and-scholarships/masters-scholarships/

Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao Graduate Excellence Awards Closing date: TBC Level: Graduate Candidates will be current University of Waikato students, enrolled (normally full-time) in a graduate (i.e. Hons, PGDip, or Masters) degree in the Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies in the year of application, be

undertaking a dissertation or thesis, and have a GPA of at least A-. International students may apply, provided they meet all eligibility criteria. The awards are worth up to $5,000 for full-time students. For further information and an online application form, visit our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao Postgraduate Excellence Awards Closing date: TBC Level: Postgraduate Candidates will be current University of Waikato students, enrolled part- or full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in the Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies in the year of application. Preference will be given to applicants who have gained confirmed enrolment status (i.e. have completed the conditional enrolment period of six to twelve months). International students may apply, provided they meet all eligibility criteria. The awards are worth up to $5,000 for full-time students and pro-rata for part-time students. For further information and online application form, visit our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao Undergraduate Excellence Awards Closing date: TBC Level: Undergraduate Candidates will be current University of Waikato students, enrolled full-time (i.e. in 120 points) in the second or third year of an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies in the year of application. A minimum GPA of B+ is expected. Candidates must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. Applicants enrolled in a conjoint or concurrent degree programme within the Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies will be considered however they may not be eligible for a full scholarship. Awards are worth up to $1,000. For further information and online application form, visit our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Keystone Trust Scholarships

Closing date: 14 August 2020 Level: Undergraduate These scholarships are open for students currently studying a property or construction-related course at tertiary level. Each scholarship comes with financial assistance of $5,000, the experience of being directly supported and mentored by a Key Scholarship Partner company, plus all the benefits of being part of the Keystone family. For further information, visit https://keystonetrust.org.nz/keystone-scholarships/key-partner-scholarships/

Manaaki Whenua Scholarship

Closing date: 14 August 2020 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / on-the-job training / short courses The Tūhoe Tuawhenua Trust offers this scholarship in conjunction with Landcare Research Manaaki Whenua with the aim of promoting education, training and development of Tuawhenua people. The primary focus for the award of this scholarship is in the fields of forest biodiversity, conservation, traditional ecological knowledge and indigenous forestry. To apply, visit http://www.tuawhenua.biz/index_files/Manaaki_Whenua_Scholarship.html

Kamira Henry (Binga) Haggie Scholarship

Closing date: 15 August 2020 Level: Graduate The Kamira Henry (Binga) Haggie Scholarship supports high-achieving, well-rounded Maori students studying at Te Piringa-Faculty of Law at the University of Waikato. Applicants must be enrolling in full- or part-time Masters of Law or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws with Honours at Te Piringa-Faculty of Law. Further information and the online application form can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship

Closing date: 15 August 2020 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate For citizens of any South Pacific Nation (excluding New Zealand and Australian citizens), who can demonstrate a need for financial support in order to undertake study. Candidates must be enrolled or intending to enrol in an approved full-time study. The scholarship is valued up to $10,000. For further information and the online application, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships

Te Piringa - Faculty of Law Graduate Scholarship Closing date: 15 August 2020 Level: Graduate This scholarship is awarded annually to encourage meritorious students to participate in Te Piringa-Faculty of Law Masters of Laws programme. Applicants must be eligible for admission and be enrolling full- or part-time in a Master of Laws at Te Piringa-Faculty of Law at the University of Waikato. For further information and the online application form; visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

The Judith Clark Memorial Fellowship

Closing date: Currently not offered Level: Undergraduate The Judith Clark Memorial Fellowships have been established to assist music graduates to undertake a special short-term project that will have long-term benefits for their future professional careers as musicians.

Perry Outdoor Education Trust (POET) Head Start Scholarships

Closing date: 28 August 2020 Level: Undergraduate This scholarship is open to students attending (or graduated in the last two years) schools in the Waikato in which the Perry Outdoor Education Trust (POET) is operating: Te Kauwhata College, Huntly College, Ngaruawahia High School, Melville High School, Forest View High School, Paeroa College, Raglan Area School, Morrinsville College and Matamata College. The scholarships will be offered on the basis of Academic merit. Also taken in to consideration will be evidence of Leadership potential, ability to work in a team, sporting involvement and achievements and community service. For further information and to apply, visit http://brianperry.co.nz/our-projects/scholarships/

MESNZ Bill Buckley Scholarship Closing date: TBC Level: Any year level As part of the MESNZ objective "To encourage New Zealand training into tertiary education and technology", a MESNZ Scholarship worth up to $5,000 is to be offered each year, for the specific purpose of covering tuition fees. This scholarship is available to assist students commencing study towards an engineering degree, diploma, apprenticeship or certificate from any year level on the New Zealand Qualification Framework. Applications are sought from candidates interested in maintenance engineering as a career. Students with links to MESNZ through work or other avenues are urged to apply. The MESNZ engineering scholarships are open to applicants from anywhere in New Zealand. For further information and an application form, visit: http://www.mesnz.org.nz/scholarship/.

Methanex New Zealand Undergraduate Scholarships Closing date: TBC Level: Undergraduate In collaboration with PSANZ, Methanex New Zealand is offering two Undergraduate Scholarships for 2nd year undergraduates, studying a Bachelor in Engineering (BE) in the areas of Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Control Systems or Reliability or an applicable bachelor degree with a specialisation in Health, Safety & Environment or Process Safety Management who are about to begin their 3rd year of their degree at a New Zealand University. The value of the award is $5,000 for one year only. For further information and to apply online, visit https://www.energyskills.co.nz/page/methanex-scholarship/16/19/

2degrees Esports Scholarship for School Leavers Closing date: 31 August 2020 Level: School Leaver For domestic school-leavers who can demonstrate excellence in esports (with a preference to League of Legends), including leadership experience/potential and values in relation to health and wellbeing. Applicants must have achieved at least a Merit endorsement at NCEA Level 2 and should be intending to enrol in an undergraduate degree at University of Waikato Hamilton Campus in 2021. For further information and the online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarship.

Bartlett Scholarship Closing date: 31 August 2020 Level: Entrance / School Leaver The Bartlett Scholarship is open to school leavers enrolling in a course offered through the Waikato Management School who will take at least one accounting paper in their first year of study. The value of the Scholarship is up

to $1,500 and is awarded primarily on the basis of academic merit as demonstrated through secondary school results. Financial circumstances will also be taken into consideration. For further information and the online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarship.

Buckley Scholarship Closing date: 31 August 2020 Level: Entrance / School Leaver This Scholarship was established in 2010 by the late Constance Bartlett (nee Buckley) in memory of her husband, John Bartlett, to support accounting students in the Waikato Management School. The Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a school leaver enrolling in the Waikato Management School at the University of Waikato for their first year of full-time study, who is taking at least one paper in Accounting in the year of tenure. For further information and the online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarship.

Brian Smith Memorial Entrance Scholarship Closing date: 31 August 2020 Level: Entrance / School Leaver The Brian Smith Memorial Entrance Scholarship is offering five awards of up to $1,800. The Scholarship is awarded to a student studying in their first year in an undergraduate degree at the Waikato Management School at the University of Waikato in 2020. This Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit, character, community involvement, and financial need. For further information and the online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarship.

CPA Australia Māori Scholarships

Closing date: 31 August 2020 Level: Undergraduate CPA Australia is offering up to two scholarships annually for students of Māori descent. The scholarships will be awarded each October to the best-qualified applications based on tertiary academic results and will assist recipients to meet education requirements needed to attain CPA status. Scholarship recipients will be exempt from all CPA Program subject fees and first year membership fees as an Associate (ASA). For further information and application form, visit https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/cpa-program/cpa-program-candidates/scholarships

Edna Money Future Pacific Leaders’ Scholarship

Closing date: 31 August 2020 Level: Entrance / School Leaver This Scholarship has been established to provide support for students to achieve academically in a programme of study at the University of Waikato and develop leadership skills. Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and of Pacific Island descent. This scholarship is awarded for full-time undergraduate study commencing the year following the application. The Scholarship can be applied toward tuition fees or charges for accommodation in the University’s halls of residence. For further information and the online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarship

Pacific Excellence Scholarships Closing date: 31 August 2020 Level: Entrance / School Leaver The Pacific Excellence Scholarship supports the University of Waikato’s commitment to recognise and foster the excellence of our Pasifika students. The Scholarship was launched in 2018 and is awarded on the basis of meritorious achievement and connection to the Pacific community. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be of Pacific Island descent, have received at least a Merit endorsement at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent), be studying at NCEA Level 3 towards University Entrance in the year prior to tenure, be intending to enrol full-time in an undergraduate degree (a full-time academic year comprises of 120-points) at the University of Waikato for the first time, be commencing study in the first semester and be a NZ citizen or permanent resident. For further information and the online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarship.

Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarships Closing date: 31 August 2020 Level: School Leaver The Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarships provide support for school leaver students to achieve a high academic standard in an undergraduate programme of study at the University of Waikato, excellence in a sporting code or creative or performing art, and to develop leadership qualities through a tailored leadership and personal development programme. The value of each Scholarship will be up to $10,000 per annum for the duration of the recipient’s undergraduate qualification. For further information and the online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarship.

Te Ara Whānui Scholarship Closing date: 31 August 2020 Level: Entrance / School Leaver Beginning in 2018, Te Ara Whānui Scholarship recognises the importance the University of Waikato assigns to fostering, developing, and protecting excellence of Māori, kapa haka, kaupapa Māori, tikanga, reo and/or mātauranga Māori. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have cultural excellence in Māori, have received at least a Merit endorsement at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent), be studying at NCEA Level 3 towards University Entrance in the year prior to tenure, be intending to enrol full-time in an undergraduate degree (a full-time academic year comprises of 120-points) at the University of Waikato for the first time, be commencing study in the first semester and be a NZ citizen or permanent resident. For further information and the online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarship.

Te Paewai o te Rangi: The University of Waikato Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement Closing date: 31 August 2020 Level: Entrance / School Leaver This Scholarship is for outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential and community involvement. Applicants must be intending to enrol full-time in an undergraduate degree at the University of Waikato for the first time 2020. Applicants must have achieved NCEA Level 2 with Excellence or the equivalent through CIE or IB. For further information and the online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

Te Piringa - Faculty of Law School Leaver Scholarship Closing date: 31 August 2020 Level: Entrance / School Leaver The Faculty of Law School Leaver Scholarship are offered to students studying full-time in their first year of an undergraduate degree (LLB, Diploma of Law or a conjoint degree) in Te Piringa - Faculty of Law at the University of Waikato in 2021. The Scholarship has a value of up $1,800 and will be offered on the basis of academic performance or whose financial circumstances are severely constrained or for whom there are other special circumstances. For further information and the online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.

The ‘Ko Te Tangata’ School Leaver Scholarship

Closing date: 31 August 2020 Level: School Leaver The ‘Ko Te Tangata’ School Leaver Scholarship, named ‘for the people’, recognises the University’s strong connection and commitment to the schools and communities within Aotearoa/New Zealand. The University of Waikato has two main campuses – one in the Waikato and the other in the Bay of Plenty. The University was established thanks to the drive and determination of the people of our regions. The University also recognises the long-standing relationship and strong ties with the secondary schools of the Northland region, which (up to 2018) was recognised in the Northland Future Leaders’ Scholarship, and now has a special place in the ‘Ko Te Tangata’ School Leaver Scholarship. The University welcomes relationships with all schools and regions in New Zealand.

The Scholarship is awarded primarily on the basis of evidence of academic readiness at NCEA Level 2 and strong community spirit. The Scholarship also recognises that for many prospective students, family and financial circumstances are factors that may hinder the opportunity to study at university, and special consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate serious financial hardship and/or extraordinary personal circumstances. For further information and online application, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships

The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust

Closing date: 31 August 2020 Level: Undergraduate / Graduate Soroptimist International exists to inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls. This scholarship has been established to assist women intending to pursue an educational programme to enter or re-enter the workforce or change occupation. The Soroptimists, a women’s service organisation, offer this Scholarship to women enrolled in an NZQA approved programme at a New Zealand tertiary institution. Applicants must be 25 years or over, have a proven record of academic achievement, be NZ citizens, and be prepared to participate in Soroptimist promotional activities. For further information and application for, visit the website www.blsst.co.nz

University of Waikato Professional Athletes Dual-Career Scholarship

Closing date: 31 August 2020 Level: School Leaver / Undergraduate The University of Waikato Professional Athletes Dual-Career Scholarship was established in 2019 to support professional and semi-professional athletes to undertake academic studies, in order to assist them to establish dual-careers for life beyond, and alongside, their professional sporting pursuits. Applicants must be contracted as a paid professional or semi-professional sports person to a NZ-based sports franchise/organisations for the full season/competition, be enrolling in an undergraduate degree at the University of Waikato. For further information and online application form, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships University of Waikato Summer Research Scholarships 2020-21 Applications open: Mid-late July (for all Faculties and Schools) Level: Undergraduate / Graduate The University of Waikato Summer Research Scholarships are an initiative to provide promising undergraduate, honours, and first-year masters students with the opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of research. For 2020-21, the Scholarships will have a value of $6,000 and will run for a ten-week period during the 2020-21 summer study break. To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, honours or master’s degree at a New Zealand or Australian university. The full list of research projects available will be available around mid-late July - Check our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships for a full list of research projects and an online application form. Dame Silvia Cartwright Scholarship Closing date: Will not be offered until 2021 Level: Undergraduate The Zonta Club of Hamilton-Waikato is delighted to honour a celebrated founding member by supporting leaders of the future by offering the Dame Silvia Cartwright Scholarship.

Dick and Mary Earle Scholarship in Technology (UNZ) Closing date: 1 September 2020 Level: Graduate / Postgraduate This Scholarship is offered to students studying towards a masters or doctoral degree in the following fields: for the support and encouragement of postgraduate research into aspects of technology in New Zealand universities. The values are $17,000 at master’s level, and $25,000 per annum at doctoral level. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide funds for individuals to undertake research towards a masterate or doctorate degree in one or both of the two fields:

Innovation and product development

Bioprocess technology Applicants are required to have completed the requirements for a BTech, BEng, BE degree or equivalent at a New Zealand University. This award has a tenure of up to three years, depending on the recipient’s course of study. Further information and application forms are available from the UNZ website www.universitiesnz.ac.nz. Prospective applicants should contact scholarships@waikato.ac.nz before applying.

Edna Waddell Undergraduate Scholarships for Women in Technology & Engineering (UNZ) Closing date: 1 September 2020 Level: Entrance / Undergraduate There are three Scholarships offered, up to $5,000, to provide funds to help women undertake undergraduate study for degrees in engineering and technology. The Scholarships are available for women entering their first year of full-time study for an undergraduate degree, who have not previously studied full-time at that level in technology and engineering. The Scholarships are intended for school leavers and mature women; if the latter, preference will be given to those who have worked in industry for at least three years and/or have passed sub-degree courses in technology or engineering. Further information and application forms are available from the UNZ website (www.universitiesnz.ac.nz). Prospective applicants should contact scholarships@waikato.ac.nz before applying. Torutek Software Engineering Scholarship Closing date: 1 September 2020 Level: Undergraduate The Torutek Software Engineering Scholarship was established in 2018 to provide a gateway from academia to industry for excellent students of University of Waikato. The Scholarship was made possible through generous financial support from Torutek Ltd, a premier technology start-up which recognises the importance of employing top talent. Hamilton City is home to a number of high-tech industries and organisations, and a stream of skilled graduates is needed to help the sector grow and flourish.

For further information and online application, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships

Scholarships with varying or no set application dates

Blue Lagoon Hearing Trust Grant No set closing date: Levels: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate Grant applications submitted to The Blue Lagoon Hearing Trust (must reside in Tauranga, Mt Maunganui and Papamoa areas) will be considered where funding is being sought towards:

cost of hearing aids

Extra costs associated with education / tuition for the hearing impaired

Specialized equipment for the Deaf

Assistance for hearing impaired children to attend special support days

Ongoing ear health and care needs

Other equipment and devices to assist with communication

Information and awareness programs For further information: visit http://www.bluelagoonhearingtrust.co.nz/.

Canadian Studies Awards Closing dates vary The Canadian Studies Program funds research and teaching in Canadian studies. The term ‘Canadian studies’ is defined as research in the humanities or social sciences which aims at a better understanding of Canadian society and or culture. Purely scientific subjects and proposals that focus exclusively on technological or methodological issues are not eligible. Awards include the following:

ICCS Graduate Students Scholarship Closing date: 30 September The International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) offers up to ten grants worldwide to masters and doctoral candidates to undertake thesis-related research on Canada at a Canadian university for 4-6 weeks.

Canadian Studies Internships Teaching or research internships (assistantships) of 1-3 months duration at a Canadian or foreign university with a Canadian Studies Program. Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree on a topic primarily related to Canada, and not be employed in a full-time university teaching position.

International Research Linkages (IRL) This programme aims to promote and facilitate international collaborative research between research teams from Canada and (one or more) countries where Canadian Studies are represented.

The Canada-Asia-Pacific Award in Canadian Studies (CAPA) Aimed at promoting the understanding of bilateral and multilateral relations between Canada and the Asia-Pacific, this award assists scholars in higher education institutions or research and policy planning institutes in the Asia-Pacific region to undertake short-term research, including collaborative research.

ACSANZ Postgraduate Travel Award Closing date: 30 September Up to five grants are awarded each year to postgraduate students for a short research trip to Canada. Research must be related to the student’s thesis topic and in Canadian Studies.

ICCS Canadian Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship Closing date: 30 September This programme enables Canadian and foreign academics who have completed a doctoral thesis on a topic primarily related to Canada to visit a Canadian or foreign university with a Canadian Studies program for a teaching or research fellowship. Fellowships are for a minimum of one month and a maximum of three months. Applicants must not be employed in a full-time university teaching position and must agree not to accept honoraria or salary during their fellowships. The grant will be C$2,500 per month plus the cost a return airline ticket.

ICCS Best Doctoral Thesis in Canadian Studies Closing date: 30 September This ICCS Award is designed to recognize and promote each year an outstanding PhD thesis on a Canadian topic.

Detailed information about the above-mentioned programmes, and application forms, can be found on the Association of Canadian Studies in Australia and New Zealand (ACSANZ) website: http://acsanz.org.au.

Capstone Editing Textbook Grant for Undergraduates Application date: Accepts applications year-round Levels: Undergraduate This grant has a value of $3,000 for one undergraduate per year to assist with covering the cost of their textbooks for the duration of their degree. (The recipient will receive one $1,000 voucher per year for three years). The grant will be awarded on 1 February. For further information and application form, visit https://www.capstoneediting.com.au/textbook-grant

· The Capstone Editing Conference Travel Grant for Postgraduate Research Students

$3,000 for one postgrad student per year to assist in covering the costs of attending a conference in relation to their degree. Applications are open annually from 15 July to 20 May. The grant is awarded on 10 June every year. For more info or to apply, please visit https://www.capstoneediting.com.au/conference-grant.

· The Capstone Editing Laptop Grant for Postgraduate Coursework Students

$3,000 for one postgrad student per year to purchase a computer or laptop and software for their studies. Applications are open annually from 16 September to 22 July. The grant is awarded on 19 August every year. For more info or to apply, please visit https://www.capstoneediting.com.au/laptop-grant.

· The Capstone Editing Research Scholarship for Honours Students

$3,000 for one Honours student per year to assist with covering the costs associated with the research for their thesis. Applications are open annually from 29 July to 27 May. The scholarship will be awarded on 24 June every year. For more info or to apply, please visit https://www.capstoneediting.com.au/honours-scholarship.

· The Capstone Editing Textbook Grant for Undergraduates

$3,000 for one undergrad per year to assist with covering the cost of their textbooks for the duration of their degree. (The recipient will receive one $1,000 gift voucher per year for three years.) Applications are open 4 March to 6 January year. The grant will be awarded on 4 February every year. For more info or to apply, please visit https://www.capstoneediting.com.au/textbook-grant.

· The Capstone Editing Mid-Career Academic Research Grant for Women

$5,000 for one mid-career academic per year to assist with seed funding for an innovative research project that may gather preliminary data and lead to the development of a research council funding application. Applications are open 15 April to 24 February. The grant will be awarded on 25 March every year. For more info or to apply, please visit https://www.capstoneediting.com.au/midcareer-grant.

· The Capstone Editing Early Career Academic Research Grant for Women

$5,000 for one early career academic per year to assist with covering the costs associated with a research project of her choosing. Costs related to the research project may include conducting a field trip, purchasing books, hiring an interpreter, purchasing small laboratory equipment or academic editing. Applications are open 5 August to 3 June. The grant will be awarded on 8 July every year. For more info or to apply, please visit https://www.capstoneediting.com.au/research-grant.

· The Capstone Editing Carer's Travel Grant for Academic Women

$3,000 for one academic per year who is the primary carer of at least one child under 5 years old (or the parent of an older child if you are a single parent or in the case of children with disabilities). This grant can cover the most suitable costs for the applicant, including childcare while they are away at a conference or the cost of the children and a companion to travel with them. Applications are open 7 October to 12 August. The grant will be awarded on 23 September every year. For more info or to apply, please visit https://www.capstoneediting.com.au/travel-grant.

· The Capstone Editing Grant for Professional Thesis Editing

Free thesis editing for one Masters student and one PhD student per year. There is no limit to the word count of the thesis, as long as it is written for a postgraduate degree at an Australian or New Zealand

University. Applications are open 26 November to 9 September. The grant will be awarded on 14 October every year. For more info or to apply, please visit https://www.capstoneediting.com.au/thesis-grant.

East-West Center Affiliate Scholar Program Application dates vary Levels: Graduate / Postgraduate The East-West Center (EWC) in Hawaii offers a range of awards and research opportunities including the East-West Center Affiliate Scholar Program and the Asia Pacific Leadership Program. For more information, visit the Center’s website www.eastwestcenter.org/.

English Program in Korea (EPIK) Application date: Accepts applications year-round Levels: Graduate EPIK is the national English teaching program sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The mission of EPIK is to improve the English-speaking abilities of students within the public schools and to aid in the advancement of English education in Korea. The English Program is for 1 year. Eligibility:

Have received a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Be citizen of either Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, USA

Be fluent and proficient in the English language. For further information, please visit www.epik.go.kr.

Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK) Application dates: recruits year round Levels: Undergraduate / Graduate The TaLK was a government initiative to increase accessibility to qualify English education in rural areas. This initiative is to teach English as a second language in the after-school program at a rural elementary school. The TaLK program is for 6 months or 1 year. Eligibility: Nationality

citizens of either Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, USA

Korean citizens with permanent residency in one of the aforementioned countries; Korean citizens who have lived in one of the aforementioned countries as temporary residents for at least eight years and who have completed both primary and secondary education in that country.

Be fluent and proficient in the English language Education

Bachelor’s degree candidates who have completed at least two years of undergraduate education

Associate’s degree holders

Recent graduates and graduate students

Overseas Koreans in their first or second year in college who qualify for the F-4 visa For further information, please visit www.talk.go.kr.

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarships for New Zealand Closing dates vary Levels: Graduate / Postgraduate / Academics

Please send all scholarship applications to: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany PO Box 1687 WELLINGTON 6140 Email: info@wellington.diplo.de Internet: www.wellington.diplo.de

Applicants are generally expected to be NZ nationals; foreign nationals may be eligible if they are permanent residents of New Zealand. Temporary residents need to prove that they have been long-term residents of New Zealand for at least six years and that they intend to remain in New Zealand for the foreseeable future. If you are not a New Zealand national or if you have lived less than six years in New Zealand, please click here for a list of addresses of DAAD Representatives in your region.

The previous age limits have been lifted and have been replaced by a career stage model.

Applicants, who have been resident in Germany for longer than one year at the time of application, cannot be considered.

You will find more detailed information on scholarships and funding on the DAAD website: www.funding-guide.de, and especially for NZ in our leaflet.

Detailed information on what application papers need to be submitted can be found on the application form which can be obtained from the download site.

Research Grants for University Academics and Scientists These grants and scholarships aim to provide academics and scientists working in higher education or at research institutes with an opportunity to carry out a research project at a state (public) or state-recognised higher education institution or non-university research institute in Germany.

Duration: 1-3 months

Application Deadlines: 30 November for grants to start any time from March of the following year.

Detailed information: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=2&origin=33&subjectGrps=&daad=1&q=&page=2&detail=50015456

Application form: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/download/03118.en.html

University Winter Courses The DAAD offers students a grant for a six-week “German Regional Studies Winter Course” at the Universities of Essen, Freiburg, Leipzig or Berlin/FUBIS in January/February. This program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students with a sound knowledge of German and some background in German Studies who are interested in improving their language skills and understanding of contemporary affairs.

Duration: Courses last six weeks and are offered in the German winter months.

Application deadline: 15 August

Detailed Information: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/stipendiendatenbank/00462.en.html?detailid=537&fachrichtung=7&land=33&status=1&seite=1&daad=0

Study Scholarships for Graduates of All Disciplines Graduates of all disciplines can apply for a scholarship to complete a postgraduate or Master’s degree course at a German higher education institution and to gain a degree in Germany (Master’s/Diploma).

Duration: 10-24 months

Application deadline: 1 September each year for a period beginning either in April or October of the following year.

The DAAD will pay an appropriate flat-rate travel allowance.

Applications from New Zealand for study scholarships are generally expected to be able to prove that they have a basic knowledge of German at the time of application.

Detailed Information: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/stipendiendatenbank/00462.en.html?detailid=42&fachrichtung=11&land=33&status=2&seite=1&daad=0

Application Form: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/download/03118.en.html

Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates, Postdocs, Young Academics and Scientists Research grants provide young academics and scientists with an opportunity to carry out a research project or a course of continuing education at a German university or non-university research institute.

Duration: 1-6 months, scholarships may be extended up to 24 months.

Application deadlines for research grants for projects of up to six months: 15 November for research grants to run from April of the following year. 30 April for research grants to run from October.

Applicants from New Zealand for research grants are generally expected to be able to prove that they have a basic knowledge of German at the time of application

Detailed Information: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=2&origin=33&subjectGrps=&daad=1&q=&page=2&detail=50015434

Application Form: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/download/03118.en.html

The Alexander von Humboldt Association also provides different types of research funding for excellently qualified New Zealand researchers from postdoctoral level onwards: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/sponsorship.html

Study Visits/Study Seminars and Practicals in Germany This programme aims to provide students with subject-related knowledge by arranging appropriate visits, tours and information, meetings or by organising subject-related seminars and practical courses, as well as to give students a greater understanding of and insight into economic, political and cultural life in Germany.

Duration: 7-12 days

Application deadlines: 1 November for trips to commence from 1 March the following year. 1 February for trips to commence from 1 June. 1 May for trips to commence from 1 September.

Detailed Information: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/stipendiendatenbank/00462.en.html?detailid=15&fachrichtung=2&land=25&status=1&seite=1

Application Form: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/download/03118.en.html The study visits program aims to help foreign students, visiting Germany under the guidance of a lecturer, make contacts in their specific academic field and gain a knowledge of Germany.

Scholarship Program for Artists Study scholarships aim to provide foreign applicants from the field of Fine Arts, Design, Film, Music, Architecture, Performing Arts (Drama, Direction, Dance, Choreography, etc) with an opportunity to complete a course of extension studies at a state institution of higher education in Germany, without gaining a formal degree or qualification.

Duration: 1 – 3 months

Application deadline: 30 November for grants to start any time after the end of March the following year

The DAAD will pay an appropriate flat-rate travel allowance

Detailed Information: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=2&origin=33&subjectGrps=&daad=1&q=&page=2&detail=50110016

Application Form: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/download/03118.en.html

Re-Invitation Program for Former Scholarship Holders The Re-invitation Program helps the DAAD maintain contacts with its former one-year scholarship holders and with former scholarship holders who have studied in East Germany (GDR) for at least one year. Former scholarship holders meeting these requirements can apply for re-invitation to Germany to complete a research or work project at a state higher education institution or non-university research institute.

Application deadlines: 30 September each year for a period as of February of the following year. 31 March each year to run from August.

No international travel costs paid by the DAAD

Detailed Information: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/stipendiendatenbank/00462.en.html?detailid=38&fachrichtung=16&land=33&status=4&seite=1&daad=0

Application Form: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/download/03118.en.html

The DAAD also supports German guest lecturers from all disciplines contributing to courses at universities in New Zealand (4 weeks up to six months): http://www.daad.de/ausland/lehren-im-ausland/dozenten/00686.de.html and guest speakers from German universities delivering papers at conferences in New Zealand: http://www.daad.de/ausland/foerderungsmoeglichkeiten/ausschreibungen/11450.de.html

Please also visit: http://www.daad.de/stipendien/en/index.html?land=33 for New Zealand-specific Information on the DAAD Scholarship Programmes.

Further information and advice is available from: Dr Anna Bauer daad@auckland.ac.nz 09 923 8931 www.daad.ac.nz

Further Information on the Promotion of International Student, Academic and Research Exchanges (Scholarships): http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/Infoservice/FAQ/Studium/02-Stipendien.html http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/mundus/index_en.html

Health Research Council (HRC) funding opportunities Closing dates vary Levels: Graduate / Postgraduate / Academics The Health Research Council offers an impressive range of funding opportunities. The following lists are just a selection of their grants and scholarships. Māori Health Research Māori health research is research that values Māori world views and builds Māori research capacity and leadership. View More

Māori Health Research Summer Studentships

Rangahau Hauora Award

Māori Health Research Masters Scholarships

Māori Health Research PhD Scholarships

Māori Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowships

Ngā Kanohi Kitea

Māori Health Research Development Grant

Māori Health Research Knowledge Translation Grant Pacific Health Research The primary role of Pacific health research is to generate knowledge and understanding of Pacific peoples that will improve their health outcomes. View More

Pacific Health Research Summer Studentships

Pacific Health Research Conference Travel Grants

Pacific Health Research PhD Scholarships

Pacific Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowships

Pacific Health Research Masters Scholarship

Pacific Health Research Development Grant Requests For Proposals Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are calls for research in areas of strategic importance. They included, but are not limited to research that will contribute to an evidence-base for policy and planning. RFPs are released by the HRC as funding opportunities occur throughout the year. View More. For example:

Community-based primary healthcare research

Research Exploring the Health Implications of the Canterbury Earthquake

HIV Behavioural Study of African Communities in New Zealand Researcher Initiated Proposals The majority of HRC funding is awarded through the annual contestable funding round to research ideas that are researcher initiated. A competitive process ensures that high quality and relevant research is supported across four Research Investment Streams. View More. For example:

Emerging Researcher First Grants Career Development Career development awards help to foster the health research workforce in New Zealand. A range of awards is available to support the career development of emerging health researchers, including Māori and Pacific health researchers undertaking postgraduate qualifications. View More. For example:

The Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellowship

Māori Health Research Career Development Awards

Pacific Health Research Career Development Awards More information is available by clicking any of the above links, or by visiting the HRC web-site www.hrc.govt.nz.

HEERF Scholarships Application date: Accepts applications year-round –applications generally considered March/April Levels: Postgraduate HEERF makes available annually a series of post graduate research scholarships open to NZ citizens and NZ permanent residence holders. The scholarships are typically linked to heavy engineering industry related research proposals administered by HERA, however scholarship applicants are also able to submit their own research project proposal. All scholarship research proposals intended for funding through HEERF are required to go through the HERA Research Panel system for evaluation and prior approval before being submitted through the HERA Director to the HEERF Trustees. For further information, visit the website http://www.hera.org.nz/MainMenu.

LEARN Fellowships No set closing date: The Livestock Emissions & Abatement Research Network (LEARN) is an international research network focused upon improving the understanding of greenhouse gas emissions from livestock agriculture. The Ministry of

Agriculture and Forestry offers up to nine New Zealand LEARN Fellowships per annum for scientists or technicians from developing countries to work in New Zealand in the area of Livestock Emissions Research. The objectives of the network are to improve the quantification of non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture at all scales, and to facilitate the development of cost effective and practical greenhouse gas mitigation solutions. There are two separate categories available. These are LEARN Work Trainee Awards (tenure up to six months) and LEARN Postdoctoral Fellowships (tenure up to twelve months). There is no set application close date for the Fellowships, instead they are dealt with on a case by case basis by MAF's advisory panel. It is expected that the majority of applications/nominations will be from/for individuals who have already established links with researchers at the NZ host institution/organisation. All candidates must be registered members of the LEARN Network, and may register at www.livestockemissions.net. The terms and conditions and application form can be downloaded from the Education New Zealand (ENZ) website www.newzealandeducated.com/scholarships.

New Zealand Defence Force Scholarship Schemes Levels: School Leavers / Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate The New Zealand Defence Force offers four tertiary scholarship schemes across the three services to Engineering students. The majors in which the NZDF is likely to provide sponsorship are: Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Software, Materials, aeronautical Engineering and Mechatronics, however other majors will be considered by the individual services. For further information Lt Jarrod Austin, email www.defencecareers.mil.nz or call 0800 1 FORCE.

TeachNZ Scholarships Closing dates vary Levels: School Leavers / Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate TeachNZ Scholarships are targeted at areas of priority for teacher supply, in order to meet increasing demand for teachers in some areas over the next ten years. TeachNZ states that the following areas have been identified: early childhood teachers, Māori-medium teachers, secondary teachers of specific subjects, and teachers in rural areas. These Scholarships are available for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents only. Further information and application forms are available from http://www.teachnz.govt.nz/scholarships.