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Irene Pestov Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Ph D, Masters |
|---|---|
| Value | $2,000 (subject to funds available) |
| Gender | female |
| Close date | Saturday, 1 November 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
This scholarship has been set up by Vladimir, Xenia and Sviatoslav (Slava) Pestov in memory of their late wife and mother Irene Pestov who completed her PhD in Mathematics at Victoria University of Wellington from 1993-1996. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist female students in the area of Mathematical Sciences or Geosciences to complete their M.Sc. or PhD thesis, by helping to extend enrolment in the final months of writing up their thesis.
Entry requirements
This scholarship is open to female students studying Mathematical Sciences or Geosciences in the final stage of working on their thesis. Applicants must be enrolled full time in PhD or MSc study at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington. A completed online application must be submitted by 4:30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4:30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered. Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.