Peter Freyberg Memorial Scholarship in New Zealand for PhD

  •  PhD
  •  1 August each year
  •   New Zealand
  • $$  $7,500

The University of Waikato is delighted to offer the Peter Freyberg Memorial Scholarship for 2024. This scholarship offers $7,500 to support a student undertaking doctoral research in the Division of Education, focusing on curriculum development and teacher effectiveness.

Eligible applicants must be qualified teachers enrolled part- or full-time in a PhD or Part 2 of the EdD in the Division of Education at the University of Waikato. They must have confirmed enrolment status, a minimum GPA of A- in their most recent 240 points of study, and be conducting research in curriculum development and teacher effectiveness.The University of Waikato is a public research university located in Hamilton, New Zealand. Established in 1964, it has grown significantly, now hosting over 13,000 students from around the world. The university is internationally recognized, earning a 5-star rating in the QS World University Subject Rankings. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with over 2000 industry placements and internships available.

University of Waikato Information

University of Waikato Grants

Peter Freyberg Memorial Scholarship in New Zealand for PhD Established in 1964, University of Waikato is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Hamilton (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Waikato. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Tauranga. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, New Zealand, University of Waikato (UoW) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Waikato (UoW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 55 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this New Zealand higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities, with specific conditions for international students
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded to students undertaking research in the areas of curriculum development and teacher effectiveness within the Division of Education at the University of Waikato.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Be a qualified teacher
    • Be enrolled part- or full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Part 2 of the Doctor of Education (EdD) in the Division of Education at the University of Waikato
    • Have gained confirmed enrolment status (i.e., have completed the conditional enrolment period of six to nine months)
    • Have achieved a minimum grade-point-average (GPA) of A- in the most recent 240 points of study
    • Be undertaking research in the areas of curriculum development and teacher effectiveness
    • Not have been a previous recipient of this Scholarship
    • For international students: must have completed at least 120 points of study at a New Zealand university.

Offered Benefits

The Peter Freyberg Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance of $7,500 to a student undertaking doctoral research in the Division of Education in the areas of curriculum development and teacher effectiveness. The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient as soon as practicable after acceptance.

Application Process

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