Kevin Smith Memorial Scholarship

Description:

The University publicly supported, and staff and students were actively involved in, the establishment of the Marine Reserve. This scholarship was inaugurated to acknowledge and celebrate both Kevin's and the University's contributions and support by encouraging students to undertake research and thesis studies relevant to the Marine Reserve.

History:

The scholarship is provided by the Friends of Taputeranga Marine Reserve Charitable Trust ('the Friends').

Kevin Smith was Conservation Director of the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand and Senior Conservation Adviser to the Minister of Conservation. Kevin made a significant contribution to the protection of New Zealand's natural environment, as well as being actively involved in the establishment of the Taputeranga Marine Reserve. Kevin lived locally on the Wellington South Coast where he regularly enjoyed diving and walking. He died suddenly from a heart attack in 2005 while cycling.

Applicants must be enrolled for a postgraduate degree (either PhD or Master level) at Victoria University of Wellington and intend to undertake research or thesis studies related to the Marine Reserve and its effects, including its societal, attitudinal and economic impacts. Applications from a broad range of disciplines are encouraged.

Criteria:

• Applicants must be enrolled for a postgraduate degree (either PhD or Master level) at Victoria University of Wellington
• Applicants must be undertaking research or thesis studies related to the Marine Reserve and its effects, including its societal, attitudinal and economic impacts.