Lady Isaac Scholarship in Nature Conservation

Purpose

The Lady Diana Isaac Scholarship in Nature Conservation was established in 2000 by Lady Isaac who had a lifelong commitment to conservation. This scholarship is now governed by The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust and continues Lady Isaac’s legacy of supporting postgraduate study and research in conservation and environmental areas at Lincoln University.

Eligibility

(1) Scholarships will be open to full time students are eligible to register for full time postgraduate study in either a Masters or Doctoral degree at Lincoln University. (2) A scholarship may be awarded to a person who is not eligible to register as a postgraduate student for a Masters or Doctoral degree at Lincoln University, provided he or she becomes eligible to register by the commencement of the next academic semester in the year of the award. (3) The scholarship will lapse if the candidate is not registered for a postgraduate degree by the date established in 3(2) above or those established under special provision. (4) Preference will be given to applicants who are New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Selection Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded based on the following criteria:

(1) Academic Merit of the candidate, with a grade average of A- (2) Candidates will be required to submit a one page research proposal for their intended thesis, which focuses on conservation and or environmental applications The holder will be required to make available a copy of the completed research document (thesis) to The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust for their retention. (3) Current involvement in conservation and environmental issues in New Zealand. (4) In recommending the award the scholarship committee shall consider the suitability of the candidate, including character, ability to pursue research and academic attainment. NB: Short listed candidates may be required to attend an interview with the Selection Committee.

Tenure

(1) The tenure of the scholarship for a PhD candidate is a maximum of three years. (2) The tenure of the scholarship for a Masters candidate is a maximum of two years