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Leslie Hutchins CF Master's Research Award
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Masters |
|---|---|
| Value | Up to NZ$10,000 |
| Close date | Friday, 15 August 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Established by the University of Otago in 2025, to formalise an award created in partnership with The Leslie Hutchins Conservation Foundation in 2022. This award seeks to support up to four research masters' students each year undertaking ecological research as part of the thesis component of their degree. With a maximum total value of $10,000 per recipient, intended to help meet research expenses, the award is generously funded by The Leslie Hutchins Conservation Foundation.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be:
- A New Zealand citizen or Residence Class Visa Holder
- Enrolled in a research master's degree featuring a core ecological or conservation objective, and research within, or focused on, any of the following regions (or surrounding areas):
- Southland (including the Fiordland National Park World Heritage Area)
- Coastal and/or Central Otago
- Stewart Island
- The Sub-Antarctic Islands within New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone
- Preparing to undertake the thesis component of their degree.