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Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand Masters Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Value | up to $5000 |
| Length | Any scholarship will be tenable for one year only. |
| Close date | Thursday, 1 August 2019 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
If you are undertaking post-graduate studies in a field related to resource management practice and/or law, now is the time to apply for funding from the RMLA. The Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand Inc (RMLA) may provide one or more annual Masters scholarships for study at any University under the conditions set out below. Scholarships may be awarded for study at a New Zealand or Overseas University.
How To Apply
To apply for an RMLA scholarship, simply download the RMLA Scholarship Application and post it to RMLA so it arrives before before 01 August 2017. Selection will be based on relevance of the proposed thesis or dissertation topic to advancing: • the study of resource management (within the context of resource management legislation in New Zealand); and • the objectives of the RMLA. The objectives of the RMLA are to promote within New Zealand: • An understanding of resource management law and its implementation in a multi-disciplinary framework; • Excellence in resource management policy and process; • Resource management processes which are legally sound, effective and efficient and which produce high quality environmental outcomes.
Entry requirements
The scholarship is open to any graduate student in a University (New Zealand or Overseas) registered for a Masters (including an undergraduate Honours degree involving advanced levels of research and study at Masters degree level). Doctoral studies are not eligible. Preference will be given to applicants with an established record of independent research by dissertation, directed study, or research paper at Honours or Masters level, who are recommended for the award by the supervisor of their previous research. Where relevant a written recommendation from the supervisor should be submitted with the scholarship application. Applicants for the scholarship must: (a) be a New Zealand citizen, or permanent resident; and (b) have an excellent academic record (B+ or better).