Emma Waterhouse Award for Women in Natural Science at University of Auckland 2025
The Emma Waterhouse Award for Women in Natural Science at the University of Auckland 2025 offers partial funding of NZD 5,000 per year for up to three years. It is open to female New Zealand citizens or permanent residents studying or researching natural sciences related to Aotearoa’s geography, ecology, marine, terrestrial, or sub‑Antarctic environments. Applications close on 14 August 2025 and must be submitted through the university’s scholarship portal.
Eligible Degrees
Master's/Postgraduate (STEM field)
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
New Zealand
Eligible Courses
Natural Sciences, including Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Marine Science, Geography and related areas
University
The University of Auckland
Emma Waterhouse Award for Women in Natural Science at University of Auckland 2025
The award provides partial funding of up to NZD 5,000 per annum for a maximum of three years. It is intended for women pursuing research or study in the natural sciences that focus on the geography and ecology of Aotearoa New Zealand, including its marine and terrestrial environments and the sub‑Antarctic or Antarctic regions.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be women.
- Be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
- Be enrolled or enrolling full‑time or part‑time in an undergraduate or postgraduate program within the Faculty of Science.
- Conduct study or research in natural sciences related to the geography and ecology of Aotearoa New Zealand, covering marine, terrestrial, or sub‑Antarctic/Antarctic environments.
Value
One award will be made, with a value of up to NZD 5,000 per year for up to three years.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply through the university’s scholarship website. The application portal can be accessed here. The deadline for submission is 14 August 2025.
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