The Edward & Isabel Kidson Scholarship

The funds for these scholarships are provided by the income from a bequest made to the University of New Zealand in 1959 by Isabel Maria Kidson.The object of the scholarship is to enable students who have shown ability in physics or a combination of physics and mathematics, to undertake postgraduate study in Meteorology or some other branch of science, either in New Zealand or overseas. 

Eligibility: 

Applicants should be graduates of a New Zealand university, be of good character and have shown ability in physics or a combination of physics and mathematics. 

Preference will be given to (in order);

1. past pupils of Nelson Boys' College
2. graduates of University of Canterbury

Value and number awarded: 

$6,000 per annum for up to three years.

Three scholarships awarded every year.

Closing Date:

1 October 

How to Apply: 

1. Check your eligibility
2. Read the regulations.pdf (50KB)
3. Download the application form.pdf (76KB) 

Decisions made: 

December