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McKelvey Award
University Rank:#262
McKelvey Award
Available
About
- Funding Durationyearly
- Apply Date2024-2025
- GenderBoth
- Destination CountriesNew Zealand
- Scholarship TypesTuition Fees
- Number Of Scholarships2 Scholarship
Study LevelsPhD (Philosophy Doctorate), Master by Research, Master by Course Work, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Professional Doctorate
DegreesOther
Requirements
Additional Requirements
This award supports master's and PhD students in Te Kura Ngahere School of Forestry at Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha University of Canterbury, by contributing to expenses associated with presenting a paper at a relevant conference. In the absence of suitable candidates, the applications may be opened to eligible students seeking support to meet other costs associated with their study.
Tenure: Not applicable
Number available annually: Up to two
Selection Process
In making the recommendation, the selection committee gives equal consideration to: a. the quality of the research that the applicant proposes to present b. the nature of the conference at which the applicant proposes to present their research and c. costs associated with attendance at the conference.
If, in any year, applications have been opened to support other activities, the committee gives equal consideration to: a. academic achievement and b. potential value of the grant to an applicant's study.
If, in any year, there is no candidate of sufficient merit, no award is made
How to Apply
Applications for conference support must be made online at the Scholarships website1 by 1 April, or by 1 September (if the available fund has not been allocated in the 1 April round).
If, in any year, the award has been opened to support other activities, applications for such support must be made online at the Scholarships website by 1 September.
Applications are accepted from previous recipients of the award, and are given equal consideration with applications from those who have not held the award before.