Julie Alley Bursary

For students undertaking postgraduate research in the Wildlife and Ecology Group at Massey University’s Manawatū campus.

Scholarship overview

Status: Open

Key facts

Value: Up to $10,000
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: Two awards
Location: Manawatū campus
Type of study: Full-time, Part-time, Postgraduate, Research

Application dates

Applications open: 28 January 2024
Closing date: 31 March 2024

Restrictions

Eligibility restrictions: Manawatū campus only. High achievement.

Julie Alley died in 1996, aged 28 years. She graduated from Massey University with a Master of Science (Ecology). She was fully committed to the conservation of New Zealand's indigenous flora and fauna, working for three years as a research scientist.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for candidates who are undertaking research in the Wildlife and Ecology Group at Massey University's Manawatū campus. You will be facing financial hardship.

What you'll be studying

This is a postgraduate scholarship. You will be studying ecology.

Eligibility criteria

You must be:

  • based on the Manawatū campus
  • undertaking postgraduate research in the Wildlife and Ecology Group
  • facing financial hardship
  • an enrolled Massey University student.

Application checklist

Include the following with your application:

  • a research outline
  • your CV
  • your academic transcripts for any tertiary study completed outside of Massey University
  • an academic reference, preferably from your supervisor or a member of your research team
  • a personal statement that identifies your financial circumstances and clearly demonstrates need. Please provide an overview of your financial circumstances (a clear picture, but not necessarily fine detail) which shows that you have a greater need than your peers

Selection considerations

When choosing our recipient, we will primarily consider your level of financial hardship. Your academic achievements may also be considered. Preference may be given to those working on a field-based project as part of a team committed to conservation. This bursary may not be granted each and every year.