Brief Description:

The purpose of this scholarship is to support study towards a Master's degree at the University of Canterbury for students engaged in research related to the energy field.

Value/Benefits: Financial assistance with the costs associated with university study, at a value of $16,500

Level of Study: Master's

Tenure: The scholarship is tenable for the period necessary to complete up to 120 points of enrolment

Number Available Annually: One

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: Enrolment in one of the following:

a programme for a Master's degree that includes a thesis, dissertation, or research project with a credit weighting of at least 90 points, relating to the energy field in the broadest sense; or
a programme for a Master of Engineering Studies (MEngSt) degree in Renewable Energy, that includes a 30-point research project

Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Not applicable

For more information, please read the regulations for this award: Click here.

Application Information:

Applications Open: 12:00am (NZT) 01 September
Application Deadline: 11:59pm (NZT) 31 October

Special Eligibility Requirements:

Recipients will be required to meet with Orion New Zealand Limited to discuss their project soon after they have commenced their research, and to make a presentation to the company at the completion of their research.

Additional Information:

Southpower Limited, later Orion New Zealand Limited, established the scholarship in 1994.

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Scholarships Office at scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz

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