Scholarship

George Mason Sustainable Land Use Scholarship

Massey University Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Mar 01, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

New Zealand

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The George Mason Sustainable Land Use Scholarship supports postgraduate research students at Massey University who are conducting research with a focus on sustainable land use relevant to the Taranaki region. This scholarship is funded by the George Mason Charitable Trust, established by Dr George Mason, a Taranaki philanthropist and retired scientist. The scholarship seeks candidates undertaking research in areas of durable resource management as affected by land use, with particular emphasis on agriculture, forestry, and conservation. Recipients must be full-time students enrolled in either a PhD or master's programme at Massey University. The scholarship provides financial support for one year to students whose research promotes sustainable land use practices in the Taranaki region, with preference given to those undertaking at least part of their studies in Taranaki.

Duration 12 - 13 mo

Who Can Apply

Region
New Zealand
Project in
New Zealand
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

transcripts research_proposal

Review process

Selection based on the strength of the case for how the research project is relevant to 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.

Restrictions

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