Joan Dingley Memorial Scholarship in Mycology

For a student who is undertaking research in the field of mycology. You will be enrolled in the Master of Science.

Scholarship overview

Status: Closed

Key facts

Value: $6,000
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: One award
Type of study: Full-time, Part-time, Postgraduate, Masters, Research

Application dates

Applications open: 28 January 2025
Closing date: 31 March 2025

Restrictions

Eligibility restrictions: High achievement.

Funds for this scholarship were provided from an endowment from the late Joan Dingley, a prominent New Zealand mycologist, with additional funding raised through the Massey Foundation.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is undertaking research in the field of mycology.

What you'll be studying

This is a postgraduate scholarship. You will be enrolled in a Master of Science at Massey University and be undertaking a minimum of 30 credits research in the area of mycology.

Eligibility criteria

You must be:

  • an enrolled Massey University student
  • studying in a specific subject area.

Application checklist

Include the following with your application:

  • a brief statement covering what you hope to achieve with your area of study and why the scholarship would make a difference to you
  • a research outline. This summary should clearly identify why you have chosen his topic, the gap(s) in knowledge that you propose to fill, and the key elements of the research, including proposed methodologies, aims and objectives
  • your academic transcripts for any tertiary study completed outside of Massey University

Selection considerations

When choosing our recipient, we will consider your academic achievements and other scholarships or bursaries you hold.