Applicants will be New Zealand citizens who have resided in New Zealand for
at least three years immediately preceding the year of selection. Applicants
will have recently completed the requirements for an honours degree in
musical performance at a New Zealand university (or an equivalent musical
qualification) and will provide supporting evidence of excellence
in musical performance and achievement.
This would require a taped or live audition. The scholarship is available
for up to two years according to the course of study. Continuation of the
scholarship is dependent upon a positive progress report from the institution
where the scholar is studying. The value of the scholarship is up to
US $30,000 per annum and may be used for travel, tuition and residence
expenses. However, the full Patricia Pratt Scholarship can not be held
in conjunction with any other scholarship. The scholar is expected to
devote him or herself to study on a full-time basis during the tenure of the
scholarship.
Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand permanent
resident. Applicants are required to be a student studying
towards a full time degree of Bachelor of Surveying, Bachelor
of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science, who are majoring in
Geology, Surveying or Applied Geology at the University of Otago.
An applicant’s quality of leadership and community involvement
will be taken into account, along with his or her academic ability.
The value of the scholarship is currently set at $3,000 per annum.
The scholarship must be taken up in the year in which it was awarded
and may be held concurrently with another award or grant with approval
from the selection panel. The scholarship holder must agree to submit
a report on the year’s activities to the Undergraduate Scholarships
Officer by 1 December. The University of Otago reserves the
right to use the name, photograph, and details of the successful
candidate for advertising and publicity. The scholarship holder
must agree to be reasonably available to participate in interviews
and promotional activities if requested by the University of Otago.
The grant is awarded by a selection panel. Where no suitable applicant
is found no award shall be made.
