Details about W R Lauder Memorial Scholarship in Geology 2023
W R Lauder Memorial Scholarship in Geology 2023 is offered for Masters, PhD degree in the field of Geology. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 30 Nov 2023. This scholarship is provided by Victoria University of Wellington and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, up to $5,000 . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationals.
- Degree: Masters, PhD
- Provided by: Victoria University of Wellington
- Deadline: 30 Nov 2023
- Scholarship value: Partial Funding, up to $5,000
History and purpose:
This scholarship was established in 2013, via the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation, through a bequest from Bruce Lauder of Timaru, in memory of his brother, W R (Ross) Lauder, who was a Geology lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington. The purpose of this scholarship is to support postgraduate students undertaking research in Geology at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, with a focus on igneous and metamorphic petrology. The funds are to be used to support research-related expenses or fees.
Eligibility for the W R Lauder Memorial Scholarship in Geology:
- Applicants must be full-time students in the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington.
- Candidates must be doing research in any aspect of igneous or metamorphic petrology at either Master's or PhD levels.
Selection Criteria:
- Academic merit and financial need.
- Preference may be given to applicants of Māori or Pasifika descent.
Documents required:
- A CV
- A reference (to be requested via the online application)
- A statement of proposed research