UC Mathematics and Statistics High Achievers Award (School-Leaver Scholars...

UC Mathematics and Statistics High Achievers Award (School-Leaver Scholars...

UC Mathematics and Statistics High Achievers Award (School-Leaver Scholars...

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About

Welcome to our scholarship program! This is your gateway to a world of opportunities, where your passion and dedication meet financial support. Our scholarships are designed to empower students and professionals in their pursuit of excellence in a wide range of fields.

  • Funding AmountNZD ( 2000 )
  • Funding Durationyearly
  • Apply Date2024-2025
  • GenderBoth
  • Destination CountriesNew Zealand
  • Scholarship TypesTuition Fees
  • Number Of Scholarships6 Scholarship
Study LevelsBachelor, Diploma Certificate, Diploma, Certificate, Advanced Diploma, Foundation, Career Based/Vocational
DegreesComputer and Mathematical Science Applied and Pure Sciences, Other

Requirements

Additional Requirements

This scholarship recognises and supports high-achieving students at Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha University of Canterbury who are entering their first year of a programme for a BA, BDataSci, or BSc degree and majoring in Data Science, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics.

Tenure: One year
Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: The scholarship is tenable during full-time enrolment in a programme for a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree at the University of Canterbury with:

a major in Data Science and an enrolment in MATH 102 and STAT 101 or
a major in Financial Engineering and an enrolment in MATH 103 and STAT 101 or
a major in Mathematics and an enrolment in MATH 103 or
a major in Statistics and an enrolment in STAT 101

Special Requirements: Must have completed, or be completing, a university entrance qualification and have studied at secondary level in New Zealand in the year of application (or, in the case of a gap year, in the year immediately prior), either (1) in New Zealand, or (2) overseas at Te Aho o Te Kura. International students who meet these requirements are eligible to apply

Selection Process

1 In making the recommendation, the selection committee gives equal consideration to:
a. demonstrated commitment to, or interest in, the intended degree programme
b. academic achievement at NCEA Level 2 or in equivalent university entrance qualifications and
c. strategic objectives of the University.
5.2 If, in any year, there is no applicant with whakapapa Maori or no applicant who is Pacific/Pasifika
who is of sufficient merit, the scholarship reserved for such students is made available to other
applicants.
5.3 If, in any year, there are fewer candidates of sufficient merit than there are scholarships available,
fewer scholarships are offered.

How to Apply

Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 15 August (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date)

For further information, please contact the university website.

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