Winifred Gimblett Prize at University of Auckland 2026

Description:

The funds for this Prize which are provided by the income made from a bequest made in 1950 by Winifred Gimblett were transferred to the University of Auckland in 1965. The main purpose of the Prize is to reward and recognize excellence in research in the field of Psychology, with particular reference to the behavior of adults or that of children and adolescents, the latter including the effects of mental hindrances or disabilities upon their scholastic progress.

Eligibility for the Winifred Gimblett Prize:

• Available to full-time students undertaking research towards a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours), Postgraduate Diploma in Science, Postgraduate Diploma in Arts, Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology, Master of Arts or Master of Science in Psychology, judged to have written the most outstanding research essay, dissertation or thesis specialising in the behaviour of adults or that of children and adolescents, the latter including the effects of mental hindrances or disabilities upon their scholastic progress.
• As a minimum standard, the student must receive an A- grade.

Selection process:

• Nomination is made to the Scholarships Office.
• The Prize is awarded by the University of Auckland Council on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Psychology.

Application:

Candidates do not need to apply for this scholarship, award, or prize or complete an online application form. It is awarded on the recommendation of the relevant faculty or University of Auckland committee.