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Dr Judith Johnston Scholarship in Geography
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | $5,000 |
| Gender | female |
| Close date | Sunday, 30 November 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Established in 2024 by the University of Otago and generously funded by Dr Judith Johnston BA(Hons) Otago, MA Toronto, PhD Auckland, this scholarship aims to support and encourage female enrolment in 200- and 300-level papers in Geography at the University of Otago. The scholarship will be awarded annually to one female undergraduate Geography student who, without the benefit of an entrance scholarship, would find it too difficult to afford to (return to) study.
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
- be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holder
- be enrolled as female at the University of Otago
- be enrolled (or planning to enrol) in a major or minor in Geography in any undergraduate programme in the intended year of tenure
- be enrolled (or planning to enrol) in two or more 200- or 300-level papers in Geography in the intended year of tenure
- be disadvantaged in the pursuit of their studies by their financial or personal circumstances, and, in the year of proposed tenure, not be in receipt of an entrance scholarship.
The following factors shall be considered in selecting the scholarship recipient:
- the degree of financial disadvantage or need evidenced by the applicant
- previous academic achievement and potential for academic success
- the extent of financial support the applicant will (likely) receive from other scholarships or awards
- preference will be given to applicants returning to study after a break of at least one year prior to the first year of their current programme of study.