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Elizabeth Gregory Prestige Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree, Masters |
|---|---|
| Value | NZ $8,000 |
| Close date | Monday, 1 December 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Established in 1988 by the University of Otago in partnership with the Association of Home Science Alumnae of New Zealand, this award commemorates the outstanding contribution to the University of Dr Elizabeth Gregory OBE MHSc (NZ) PhD (London) Hon LLD (Otago) FNZIC, a teacher in the Faculty of Home Science from 1925 to 1961 and Dean of Faculty from 1941 to 1961. The dual purpose of this scholarship is to recognise excellence in the completion of undergraduate (300-level) study in disciplines previously part of the Faculty of Home Science or School of Consumer and Applied Sciences, and to encourage progression to the first year of postgraduate (400-level) study in those disciplines.
Entry requirements
Applicants for this scholarship must:
- be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holder.
- have completed a Bachelor's degree at the University of Otago in one of the following academic 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 any related study or research
- Design (for Technology), or (since 2017) in any related study or research
- be enrolled (or preparing to enrol) in their first year of postgraduate study at the University of Otago in any of the above disciplines or study areas. Papers enrolled in will normally be 400-level, or 500-level in the case of the first year of study in a taught Master's programme.
The following factors shall be considered when assessing applications:
- the degree of academic excellence achieved by the applicant in their undergraduate degree (GPA).
- the advice and recommendation of the relevant school or department.
- whether the applicant has been granted any other scholarships or awards for the year of tenure.