Elaine P Snowden Scholarship in Astronomy (School-Leaver Scholarship)

To apply for this scholarship, please use the UC School-Leaver Scholarships 2023 application form. Applications open 20 June 2022 and close 15 August 2022.The purpose of this scholarship is to inspire and assist young people of exceptional talent in New Zealand to begin a career in Astronomy at the University of Canterbury. Value/Benefits:a. Assistance with tuition fees to a value of $4,000b. A grant of up to $1,000 for expenses associated with involvement with New Zealand-based Astronomy activities during the year of tenure, including visits to the University of Canterbury Mount John Observatory and attendance at conferencesc. With the assistance of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, one-to-one mentorship by an active research scientist or postgraduate student at the University's Christchurch campus or at the University of Canterbury Mount John Observatory. The mentor will engage the recipient in research-related activities and will advise the recipient on how best to use the portion of the scholarship that assists with involvement with New Zealand-based Astronomy activities.Level of Study: School Leaver (First year undergraduate)Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 15 August (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date)Tenure: One yearNumber Available Annually: One Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: The scholarship is tenable during full-time enrolment in the first year of a programme for an undergraduate degree that includes at least one Astronomy course Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Must be a citizen of New Zealand, or hold a New Zealand residence class visaSpecial Requirements: Must be under 19 years of age on 1 January of the year of tenure For more information, please read the regulations for this award: click here.Applicants must be:a citizen of New Zealand or hold a New Zealand residence class visastudying at secondary school level in the year of application (or, in the case of a gap year, in the year immediately prior to the year of application)under 19 years of age on 1 January of the year of tenureSelection will be based on:quality of achievement at NCEA Level 2, or an equivalent university entrance qualification - especially in physical sciences; andinterest in the pursuit of a career in Astronomy.Michael Snowden established the scholarship in 2017 in memory of his mother, Elaine P. Snowden, from Memphis, Tennessee, USA. It replaces the Aurora Scholarship in Astronomy, which had been established in 2002 by the same donor.