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Home Science Alumnae Todhunter Carpenter Award
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Masters, Ph D |
|---|---|
| Value | NZ $34,128 per annum, plus tuition fees (domestic rate) for PhD; NZ $18,204 per annum, plus tuition fees (domestic rate) for Master's degree by Thesis; Tuition fees (domestic rate) for Master's degree by Coursework or Postgraduate Diploma |
| Close date | Monday, 1 December 2025 |
| Ethnicities | PasifikaPacific |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
Established by the University of Otago in 2006 with funding generously provided by three benefactors. The award supports Consumer and Applied Sciences graduates to undertake or continue postgraduate study in disciplines related to Consumer and Applied Sciences, with special encouragement for students of Pacific ancestry.
Entry requirements
Applicants for this award:
- May be a domestic or international student.
- Must EITHER
- have completed a Bachelor's degree (including Honours) or a Master's degree from the University of Otago in one of the following disciplines:
- Food Science (including Consumer Food Science)
- Human Nutrition
- Nutrition and Metabolism in Human Health
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Social and Community Work
- Clothing and Textile Sciences, or (since 2020) in subjects directly related to the study of clothing and textile sciences
- Design (for Technology), or (since 2017) in subjects directly related to the study of Design (for Technology)
- have completed a Bachelor's degree (including Honours) or a Master's degree from the University of Otago in one of the following disciplines:
- OR
- be of verifiable indigenous Pacific ancestry with qualifications from another tertiary institution that would allow entry to postgraduate study in any of the above disciplines.
- Must be enrolled (or planning to enrol) in their first or second year of study or research towards a Postgraduate Diploma, Master's degree or PhD degree in one of the above disciplines or study areas.
Note: In 2020, the University Council formally disestablished all Clothing and Textile Sciences specialisations, subjects and (CLTE) papers. However, where clothing- or textiles-related postgraduate study or research continues at the University, students undertaking such study or research may be eligible for this award.
Note: In 2017, the University Council formally deleted Design for Technology as a major subject for the Bachelor of Applied Science, and deleted Design as a minor subject. However, where design-related study continues, students may be eligible.