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Vision Matauranga - Deep South Challenge Masters Scholarship (by Thesis)
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Postgraduate, Master's (by thesis) |
|---|---|
| Value | Up to NZ $20,000 (Masters by thesis)* *These scholarships are jointly funded by the Deep South National Science Challenge and Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship includes $15,000 stipend and a fees contribution of up to $5,000. |
| Length | One year |
| Close date | Friday, 15 November 2019 |
| Ethnicities | Māori |
| Enrolment status | Full-time |
About the scholarship
In collaboration with Victoria University, the VISION MATAURANGA science programme as part of the Deep South National Science Challenge, is offering two Masters Scholarships. The scholarships have been established to build cross-disciplinary research capability and capacity in global change studies to help meet the emerging demands of increasingly complex social, economic, political and bio-physical system changes facing Maori and wider Aotearoa/New Zealand society. Projects are sought that will contribute to the following four research themes: Theme 1: Understanding climate change - linkages, pressure points and potential responses Theme 2: Exploring adaptation options for Maori communities Theme 3: Assistance to Maori businesses to aid decision-making and long-term sustainability Theme 4: Products, services and systems derived from matauranga Maori*
- Includes: Te Reo Maori and Tikanga Maori The scholarships have been established to build cross-disciplinary research capability and capacity in global change studies to help meet the emerging demands of increasingly complex social, economic, political and bio-physical system changes brought on by a warming climate facing Maori and wider Aotearoa/New Zealand society. Applications are sought from those who are eligible at the time of application, or who will have become eligible within six months of notification, to enrol in a Master’s degree by thesis worth 90 points or more. In most cases this will be Part 2 of a two-year Master’s degree.
How To Apply
Scholarship applicants must contact the School in which they wish to enrol directly so that their research proposal and the feasibility of supervision can be assessed. Enrolling as a Master’s student and applying for a Scholarship are two separate processes. The holding of Scholarship is conditional upon the scholarship recipient gaining enrolment as a Master’s student.
Applicants, other than those who have completed all of their study at Victoria, must include a certified copy of their academic record from other institutions with this application.
Entry requirements
• Applications are invited from New Zealanders of Maori descent • You must be eligible to undertake an MA or MSc at Victoria University of Wellington • You must be enrolled in a full-time study • Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit • A suitable university supervisor must be agreed prior to acceptance • Proposed research should be feasible and applicable • Study must commence within 6 months of receiving this scholarship Applicants across the physical and social sciences are encouraged to apply.