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Leslie Hutchins Conservation Foundation Master's Research Award
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Masters |
|---|---|
| Value | Up to NZ$10,000 per recipient |
| Close date | Friday, 15 August 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Established by the University of Otago in 2025, 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. Leslie Hutchins DCNSM OBE JP (1924–2003) set up the Leslie Hutchins Conservation Foundation as a charitable trust in 1994, inspired by his lifelong passion for nature conservation and a strong desire to pass on the torch.
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.