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Tait Foundation Women in Engineering Scholarship (Incoming First-Year Scholarship)
Award Amount
$2,000 for one year
Brief Description:
The scholarship supports female students starting their first year of a programme for a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degree (BE (Hons)) at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
Value/Benefits:
$2,000
Level of Study:
Incoming First-Year Undergraduate
Closing Date:
11:59 pm (NZT) 15 August (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date)
Tenure:
One year
Number Available Annually:
15
Applicable Enrolment During Tenure:
Must be enrolled full-time enrolment in first year of a BE (Hons) programme
Special Requirements:
Applicants must identify as female
For more information, please read the regulations for this award: click
here
.
Application Information:
Selection will be based on:
demonstrated commitment to, or interest in, the field of engineering;
general character, leadership potential, and communication and social skills; and
quality of achievement at NCEA Level 2, or in equivalent qualifications, for admission to Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
Special Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must identify as female.
Additional Information:
The scholarship must be taken up in Semester 1 of the year following the year of application.
The Tait Foundation established the scholarship in 2023 to support young women entering the field of engineering. The Tait Foundation was created when Sir Angus Tait put his company shares into a trust. The Foundation supported education and engineering in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Contact Information:
For questions about this application, please contact Scholarships Office at
scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz
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