MacDiarmid Institute Discovery Scholarship Programme 2025
01 November 2024 - 18 December 2024
Region(s): Nationwide
Type(s): competitions
Apply now for the MacDiarmid Institute Discovery Scholarship Programme, for Māori and Pacific Island students in science, for 2025. This is to support students studying in the fields of physical sciences, chemical and process engineering and chemical and materials engineering, Māori sciences and sciences related to sustainable innovation.
For new scholarship recipients, the award will cover university fees up to $8,000 for the 2025 academic year and a one-off cash award of up to $3,000.
Previous Discovery Scholarship recipients who received awards in 2024 or earlier are able to apply for Te Huarahi ki Mua Award category, which awards recipients a one-off cash award of up to $3,000.
The Institute welcomes applications from all Māori and Pacific Island students from all backgrounds and abilities, and will award a number of scholarships at each year of undergraduate study, Honours/PgDipSci, and Masters study. Students who are studying part time are also encouraged to apply.
Requirements
In order to complete and submit your Discovery Scholarship application, you will need:
details of your enrolment (or intention to enrol) in tertiary science courses in 2025
CV – including a summary of your previous academic record/previous year’s results
application statement outlining the award you will be applying for, your study goals and programme of study in New Zealand
reference – this may be either academic or from someone in your community who can comment on your study goals
your academic transcript.
Awards
Te Kainga Rua Award – Second Chance Learner Award This category is for mature students either returning to tertiary education after having some time away or those that are undertaking tertiary courses for the first time. If you are passionate about the natural sciences or you wish to return to tertiary studies and would like help with reaching your goals and potential, we encourage you to apply.
Piki Ake Award – Step It Up Award This category is for students who are passionate about science but have found it challenging to achieve highly. This award is to help enthusiastic students reach their potential and step up into achieving.
Te Taumata Award – High Achiever Award This category is for students who have excelled in their studies and are looking toward continuing their study in the field.
Te Mātauranga Pūtaiao Award – Māori Science Award This category is for students who are studying Mātauranga Māori Science and are looking toward continuing their study in the field.
Te Huarahi Ki Mua Award This category is for students who have been previous recipients of a Discovery Scholarship Award (2024 and earlier) and are continuing their study in a relevant field (This is the only award previous recipients will be eligible to apply for and can only be awarded once to each recipient).
Further details regarding the programme are available on the MacDiarmid Institute website at www.macdiarmid.ac.nz/about-us/join-us/scholarships-for-maori-and-pasifika-students.
Application link: https://vuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8Bx0t1HZq3SiNpA
Applications close 5 pm, 18 December 2024.
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