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W R Lauder Memorial Scholarship in Geology at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Awarded by Victoria University of Wellington

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to NZD 5,000

Eligible Courses

Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

Victoria University of Wellington

Provider

Victoria University of Wellington

Last Verified On

01 Dec 2025 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

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 the 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
  • Candidates must fill out the application's financial part and attach any necessary documentation.
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  • The deadline of W R Lauder Memorial Scholarship in Geology at Victoria University of Wellington 2025 is Expired.
  • W R Lauder Memorial Scholarship in Geology at Victoria University of Wellington 2025 is offered to Masters, PhD degree.
  • W R Lauder Memorial Scholarship in Geology at Victoria University of Wellington 2025 is offered for Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences.
  • W R Lauder Memorial Scholarship in Geology at Victoria University of Wellington 2025 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • W R Lauder Memorial Scholarship in Geology at Victoria University of Wellington 2025 is offered by Victoria University of Wellington.
  • W R Lauder Memorial Scholarship in Geology at Victoria University of Wellington 2025 covers Partial Funding, up to NZD 5,000.