Lincoln University Aoraki Connect Scholarship

Purpose

This scholarship was established in 2018 to support Māori and Pasifika students who are following a pathway into undergraduate or sub-degree study at Lincoln University from other educational providers

Number/Value

The number of scholarships awarded annually shall be decided by the ViceChancellor and shall comprise a total of $5,000 via a credit to: a) the recipient’s personal account in the form of a fortnightly stipend during the academic year. Should a scholar withdraw from study at any time during the tenure of the scholarship, the value of the scholarship will not be refunded. Successful applicants will be required to contribute positively to Māori events on campus and/or the activities of Te Awhioraki, the Lincoln University Māori Students’ Association, throughout.

Eligibility

To be eligible to hold the scholarship applicants shall:

a) Be of either Māori and/or Pasifika descent. b) Be enrolled for a full time Lincoln University undergraduate or subdegree. c) Have completed a Level 4 qualification

Selection Criteria

The criteria for selection shall include all of the following:

a) Demonstrated commitment to Māori and/or Pasifika leadership and advancement within their school or extended community, and b) Has met the entry requirements to complete a degree or sub degree at Lincoln University, and c) Have attained a Level 4 qualification before commencing tertiary study at Lincoln University

Tenure

a) The tenure of the scholarship is for a maximum of one year. b) The scholarship is not tenable with any other Lincoln University funded scholarship. c) The scholarship is tenable with any other external scholarship, award or bursary with approval from the Lincoln University Scholarship convenor provided the conditions of the other award do not preclude it.