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Whanganui River Enhancement Trust Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Undergraduate, Postgraduate (Taught), Postgraduate (Research) |
|---|---|
| Value | $5000 for Honours and Postgraduate students and $10000 for Masters students. |
| Length | Each Scholarship is awarded for a period of one year. |
| Occurrence | 1 year |
| Close date | Friday, 16 November 2018 |
| Enrolment status | Full-time |
About the scholarship
The Whanganui River Enhancement Trust was established in 2003 to provide resources to mitigate adverse effects on the catchment of the Whanganui River that result from the operation of the Tongariro Power Scheme.
The Trust aims to promote the enhancement of the Whanganui River Catchment by supporting research into river processes, the catchment’s water quality, land management practices and the river’s native and introduced fish. To achieve this aim, the Trust provides scholarships to Honours, Postgraduate and Masters students undertaking research that is directly focused on and relevant to the catchment of the Whanganui River.
Entry requirements
The scholarships are open to students who are enrolled as a full-time students undertaking research towards a Masters thesis, Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma. Candidates for the Scholarship are not restricted in terms of nationality, but must be resident in New Zealand for the tenure of the scholarship