Application is now open for the Infratec Scholarship for Maori, Pasifika, and Women in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering at Victoria University of Wellington. Interested applicants are urged to send their applications in before the deadline date.
About Victoria University of Wellington and Scholarship
Victoria University of Wellington (Mori: Te Herenga Waka) is a New Zealand public university. It was founded by an Act of Parliament in 1897 and was a constituent college of the University of New Zealand.
The Victoria University of Wellington Infratec Scholarship is available to Maori, Pasifika, or female students majoring in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours program, with plans to specialize in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering in their third year.
Victoria University of Wellington and Infratec, a top provider of creative renewable energy solutions with a mission to benefit communities, companies, and the environment, together sponsor this award. World-class renewable energy projects are created, constructed, and commissioned by Infratec. Its goal is to offer cutting-edge solutions that will benefit consumers, communities, and shareholders in the present and the long run in terms of economic, environmental, and social value. They provide full design, development, construction, and operation capabilities for renewable energy systems while utilizing a variety of cutting-edge technological solutions. Infratec cares deeply about people, the environment, and the value of diversity and inclusion.
The purpose of this fellowship is to encourage women, Maori, and Pasifika students to pursue careers in the field of renewable energy. This is accomplished by offering financial aid to Maori, Pasifika, or female high school graduates studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours program to specialize in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering in their third year.
Details about the Infratec Scholarship for Maori, Pasifika, and Women in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering at Victoria University of Wellington:
Scholarship Sponsor: Victoria University of Wellington/Infratec
Scholarship Value: $18,000 (divided into $6,000 per year)
Number of awards: One
Study level: Undergraduate
Host Institution(s): Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Courses: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Benefits:
If they decide to specialize in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering in their third year, the recipient will receive a stipend of $6,000 a year for the first three years of their studies. After their second year of study, the awardee will also receive a paid summer placement at Infratec, which will be coordinated by Infratec.
Eligibility Criteria for Infratec Scholarship for Maori, Pasifika, and Women in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering
Candidates are advised to meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Infratec Scholarship for Maori, Pasifika, and Women in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering at Victoria University of Wellington:
- The applicant must plan to enroll full-time in the first year of a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours program at Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Engineering with a major in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
- Candidates must intend to take a Renewable Energy Systems Engineering specialization in their third year of study.
- A member of an equity group (M? ori/Pasifika/Women) must apply.
- Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand.
Selection Criteria
The selection of candidates will be based on their academic qualifications, drive, potential for the future, and dedication to studying renewable energy and pursuing careers in renewable energy engineering. The Sustainable Energy Systems Group from the School of Engineering and Computer Science will narrow down the candidates before selecting the selected candidate. The donor will then get the shortlist for their feedback, and the Sustainable Energy Systems Group will make the ultimate decision.
Required Documents for Application
- Most latest transcript of grades
- A statement of purpose or application letter stating why you want to study renewable energy
Application Procedure for Infratec Scholarship for Maori, Pasifika, and Women in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering
Log in or register for the scholarship here if you are interested and qualify. By 4.30 p.m. on the closing date, a full online application must be submitted. Applications submitted after the deadline or with missing information won’t be considered. To be considered, all necessary supporting materials (including references) must be submitted by 4.30 p.m. on the application deadline day.
If you have any questions, Contact the school. Visit the Victoria University of Wellington website for further information.
The Submission Deadline is: September 15, 2023
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