SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

Brief description:

The Orion Master’s Energy Scholarship at the University of Canterbury supports study towards a master’s degree at the University of Canterbury by students engaged in research related to the energy field. The scholarship is provided by Orion New Zealand Limited.

Host Institution(s): University of Canterbury in New Zealand

Level/Field(s) of study: Master’s degree in energy

Number of Scholarships: Not specified

Target group: Students from all countries

Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship award is NZD 16,500, tenable for 1 year.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be students who are enrolled at the University in a course of up to 120 points, in either:

• A program for a master’s degree that includes a thesis, dissertation, or research project with a credit weighting of at least 90 points relating to the energy field in the broadest sense; or
• A program for a MEngSt (Renewable Energy) degree that includes a 30-point research project.

Applicants will be assessed on academic achievement and potential to contribute to the energy field.

Application instructions:

Applications for the scholarship will be open approximately 8 weeks before applications close, which is 15 October 2020, for studies commencing January 2021.

By 10 December in the year of application:

• Applicants must have met the academic requirements for enrolment in the qualifying program at the University;
• Applicants must have received final confirmed grades for the qualifying degree; and
• Applicants requiring admission with equivalent standing must have had this admission confirmed unconditionally (including any English language requirements).

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Course starts: January 2021

Website: Official Scholarship Website