Wetland Care New Zealand Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Wetland Care New Zealand Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

This scholarship supports postgraduate study in wetland restoration and conservation at Victoria University of Wellington. It is valued at NZD 5,000 and provides partial funding for tuition or living expenses.

Key Details

• Degree level: Masters
• Field of study: Wetland Restoration and Conservation
• Scholarship value: NZD 5,000 (partial funding)
• Eligibility: Open to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
• Application deadline: 30 Sep 2025

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enrol in a Masters program at Victoria University of Wellington.
2. Research must address priorities identified by Wetland Care NZ, such as innovative wetland conservation solutions, research on threatened native species, or other topics listed on the Ducks Unlimited Wetland Care website.
3. Projects must be based in New Zealand.

Selection Criteria

1. Preference is given to Master’s students who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
2. Research must be conducted within New Zealand.

Application Process

Submit your application online through the Ducks Unlimited New Zealand scholarship portal: https://www.ducks.org.nz/wetland-care/scholarships.

Award Benefits

The scholarship provides NZD 5,000 which can be used for living costs, equipment, logistics, or consumables. Funds are paid as a lump sum upon commencement or after completing agreed milestones.

Additional Requirements

1. Recipients must write a thank‑you letter to the donor and submit a short report for publication in the Ducks Unlimited Flight magazine.
2. Recipients are invited to present their work at a Ducks Unlimited conference.
3. Applicants are encouraged to publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals.