The Curtis-Gordon Research Scholarships in Chemistry were established by Gerry Gordon, a student who worked with Professor Neil Curtis at Victoria University of Wellington from 1961 - 64, who became prominent in concrete research and the concrete industry in the United States. The Scholarships were established through the Victoria University Foundation. The purpose of the Scholarships is to encourage Chemistry students to undertake research degrees.
The closing date for applications is 30 November. Applicants will be asked to complete all documentation included on the application form.
Founded in 1897, Victoria University of Wellington is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Wellington (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, New Zealand, Victoria University of Wellington is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Victoria University of Wellington offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 122 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.