Scholarship in New Zealand.

1. Purpose
The William Walter Dunsterville Scholarship was established for the purpose of supporting students who otherwise would not have the financial means to attend Lincoln University.

2. Number and Value
The scholarships will provide funding of up to $6000 towards tuition fees. The number of scholarships available annually will be determined by the Vice-Chancellor.

3. Eligibility
To be eligible to apply an applicant

(1) Must be registered to study at Lincoln University, or become registered to study at Lincoln University, by the commencement of the next semester after this award is made, and
(2) Must be born in New Zealand.

4. Selection Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded based on financial need.

5. Selection Committee
The scholarship shall be awarded by the Lincoln University Council on recommendation of a selection committee which shall comprise:

(1) The convenor of the Scholarships Committee or nominee, and
(2) Two members of the Scholarships Committee.

6. Tenure

(1) The scholarship shall be tenable for one year. Previous recipients are eligible to reapply in subsequent years.
(2) The scholarship is tenable with any other Scholarship or Bursary except those listed in 6 (3) below.
(3) The scholarship is not tenable with the following scholarships

6.3.1 Lincoln University Doctoral Scholarship
6.3.2 Lincoln University Graduate Scholarship
6.3.3 William Machin Scholarship for Excellence

(4) During the course of their studies, the successful recipient may be required to participate or support any on-campus promotional activities as specified by Lincoln University.

7. Payment

(1) Payments shall be made to the recipients’ Lincoln University Tuition Fees account upon registration in their chosen degree.
(2) Should a scholar withdraw from study at any time during the tenure of the scholarship, they shall not be eligible for any refund of the scholarship.

8. Concessions
The Vice-Chancellor may relax or modify the application of any of these regulations in special circumstances or in order to avoid hardship to any scholar or candidate for a scholarship.

9. Applications
An application form can be obtained from the Lincoln University Scholarships Website www.lincoln.ac.nz/scholar and must be submitted to:

Scholarships Office
Lincoln University
PO Box 94
Lincoln 7647
Canterbury
New Zealand.

Applications must be received by 1October annually no later than 4.30pm.

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