Sims Empire Scholarship

The scholarship supports graduates of Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury with a background in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or any related subject, or in a medical or other health-related field, to undertake further study in Great Britain.Value/Benefits: Up to $70,000 per annum, comprising: a. Tuition fees: Up to $35,000 b. Stipend: $15,000 c. Expenses: $20,000 Level of Study: Postgraduate Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 1 November (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date) Tenure: Up to three years Number Available Annually: Normally, there may be only one holder of the scholarship at a time. Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: Full-time postgraduate study, at an institution in Great Britain. Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Applicants must have been either: a. born in Aotearoa New Zealand; or b. resident in Aotearoa New Zealand for a total of at least seven years on the closing date for applications. For more information, please read the regulations for this award: Click here. The award was founded by Arthur Sims (1877?1969) and Agnes Marian (Nancy) Sims (n?e Todd) in 1945. Sir Arthur was a student of Canterbury College who graduated with an MA in Chemistry with first class honours and received an honorary LLD through Canterbury University College in 1955. He was a prominent industrialist and cricketer. Both Sir Arthur and Lady Sims are remembered for their philanthropy. In 1993 the estate of Sir Arthur and Lady Sims?s daughter, Mrs Nancy Margaret Graeme Black (1919?1989), contributed to the scholarship?s fund. The scholarship supports graduates of Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury with a background in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or any related subject, or in a medical or other health-related field, to undertake further study in Great Britain.