George Mason Sustainable Land Use Scholarship
Massey University
This scholarship is funded by the George Mason Charitable Trust. Dr George Mason is a Taranaki philanthropist and retired scientist.
Who we're looking for:
We're looking for candidates who are undertaking postgraduate research in the areas of durable resource management as affected by land use.
What you'll be studying:
This is a postgraduate scholarship. You will be studying towards a PhD or master's programme. You will be undertaking research that promotes sustainable land use, especially in relation to agriculture, forestry and/or conservation.
You will be:
- studying full-time
- studying in a specific subject area
- an enrolled Massey University student
- undertaking research relevant to land use in Taranaki.
Application checklist:
Include the following with your application:
- your academic transcripts for any tertiary study completed outside of Massey University
- an outline of your proposed research, illustrating how this research meets the scholarship intention. You should make a case for how your research is relevant to sustainable use of land in Taranaki for agriculture, forestry, or conservation
Selection considerations:
When choosing our recipient, we will consider the strength of your case for how your project is relevant to the sustainable use of land in Taranaki for agriculture, forestry and/or conservation. Preference may be given to those undertaking at least part of their studies in Taranaki.