The Dick and Mary Earle Scholarship in Technology

Dick and Mary Earle have established this scholarship for the support and encouragement of postgraduate research into aspects of technology in New Zealand universities.

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide funds for individuals to undertake research towards a masterate or doctorate degree at a New Zealand university or research institution in one or both of the two fields:

• innovation and product development,
• bioprocess technology.

Eligibility: 

Applicants will be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who have resided in New Zealand for at least three years immediately preceding the year of selection.

Applicants will have completed the requirements for a BTech, BEng, BE degree or equivalent, with honours where they are awarded, in a field appropriate to their intended study, at a New Zealand university.

Selection Criteria

In assessing applications the Selection Committee will use the following criteria:

1. Practical relevance of the proposed study to New Zealand industry with regard to product development and innovation in, but not limited to, the food and bioprocessing industries.
2. Backing for the project.
3. Capability of the candidate to deliver by successfully completing the project within the allocated timetable.
4. Academic record.

More details of these selection criteria are contained in the Regulations for this scholarship.

Value and number awarded: 

$17,000 per annum at Masters level and $20,000 per annum at PhD level.

Normally one Masters scholarship and one Doctoral scholarship will be awarded each year.

Closing Date: 

1 September

How to Apply: 

1. Check your eligibility
2. Read the regulations.pdf (65KB)
3. Download the application form.pdf (76KB)

Decisions made:

November