Sir Neil Isaac Scholarship in Environmental Science
Background
The Sir Neil Isaac Scholarship in Environmental Science was updated in 2014 by The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust in memory of Sir Neil Isaac (1915-1987), who had a lifelong enthusiasm for enhancing relationships between people and the environment. It replaces the Sir Neil Isaac Scholarship in Geography/Environmental Science, which had been established in 1987 by the Isaac Wildlife Trust on the Golden Jubilee of the Department of Geography.
Value and Number Awarded
This scholarship offers financial assistance to the value of $25,000 per annum for up to 2.00 EFTS for a Master’s student, or up to 3.00 EFTS for a PhD student.
One scholarship is available and there can only be one holder of this scholarship at any time.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be intending to enrol full-time in a programme for a Master’s or PhD degree in Science at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury by 30 June in the year following the year of application.
Eligible areas of study include those focused on conservation, ecological or environmental enhancement research that supports the preservation, amelioration and/or deeper knowledge of New Zealand native flora and fauna species in the natural habitat, as it relates to the wider picture of a healthy biodiversity within New Zealand. Study that incorporates natural solutions to the urban environment is also eligible. Typically these studies will be undertaken in the subject areas of Environmental Sciences, Geography and/or Biological Sciences (in particular Conservation and Ecology), though any subject area in Science that meets the topic focus criteria will be considered.
Selection Criteria
In making the recommendation, the selection committee gives consideration to:
- Alignment of research interests to The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust;
- Character;
- Volunteer work and future career aspirations;
- Ability to pursue research; and
- Academic achievement.
Applications
Applications must be made online at the Scholarships website by 31 October.
