| Value | Tuition fee rebate for Year 3 enrolment |
|---|---|
| Number Offered | One each year |
| Closing Date | 1 December |
Introduction
Established in 2023 by the University of Otago with thanks to Dunedin-born Stewart Petrie, a highly respected member of the teaching staff of the University of Otago School of Surveying (1993-2009).
This scholarship was created with the express purpose of increasing the diversity of people and thought in the field of Surveying and Spatial Science, and provides an opportunity for a student entering their third year of Surveying studies to have their third-year course fees covered.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holder
- Enrolled in Year 2 of an undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree in the School of Surveying, and planning to enrol in Year 3 the following year (i.e. the intended year of tenure).
The following factors shall be considered in selecting the scholarship winner:
- The central purpose of the scholarship is to encourage a wider diversity of people and thought in Surveying and Spatial Science.
- Applicants should therefore belong to a group (or groups) typically underrepresented in these fields on account of factors such as gender identity, disability, or impairment, being first in family to attend university, sexual orientation, low socio-economic background, and migrant or refugee background.
- Applicants should display a genuine passion for Surveying or Spatial work.
Application
Completed applications must be submitted by the closing date to Student Administration (Scholarships) at scholarships@otago.ac.nz.
Please refer carefully to the Scholarship Regulations and Application for all eligibility and application requirements.