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Ensom Prize
Award Amount
$1,500
Brief Description:
The prize is for an essay on a specified topic relating to constructive policy to promote and preserve international peace and goodwill.
Value/Benefits:
Financial assistance at a value of $1,500
Level of Study:
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Closing Date:
11:59 pm (NZT) 30 September (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date)
Tenure:
Not applicable
Number Available Annually:
One
Applicable Enrolment During Tenure:
Applicants must:
a. be undergraduates of the University of Canterbury; or
b. have become eligible to graduate from the University with their first degree not more than 12 months before the closing date for applications for the current round.
2024 Essay Topic(s):
1. The development of lethal autonomous weapons (LAWs), including AI-equipped drones, is accelerating. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has previously called for their prohibition, under international law. What is the potential role of small nation-states, like New Zealand, in advocating for LAWs regulations and restrictions?
or
2. In the face of increasing global instability, compare the contemporary threat environment to the Cold War and set out an approach for New Zealand to promote peace.
(The total length must not exceed 3,000 words)
Citizenship/Residency Requirements:
Not applicable
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Contact Information:
For questions about this application, please contact Scholarships Office at
scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz
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Begin Accepting Applications Date:
5 Aug 2024
Deadline Date (NZT Time Zone):
30 Sep 2024 11:59 PM