Scholarship overview
Key facts
Application dates
Dr Caitlin (Cat) Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University from 2008 until her death in March 2022. Cat’s academic focus was on the impact of fat stigma on the health and well-being of fat people. She published on coming out as fat, the barriers to health for fat people, and the role of social media in fat activism and scholarship. At Massey, Cat was well-liked and respected by staff and students and is remembered for her generosity, humility and caring. Cat was a strong believer in education and professional development and was known to occasionally sponsor students out of her own pocket to travel to professional seminars and conferences.
This scholarship fund was founded by Cat’s parents Paul and Megan Pausé who want this scholarship to benefit numerous generations of students at Massey and keep Caitlin’s memory alive for many, many years. Other family, friends and colleagues have also contributed to the fund.
Who we're looking for
You will have demonstrated experience in leadership and community engagement and contribution.
What you'll be studying
This is a postgraduate scholarship. You will be studying a master's degree, preferably in areas of academic study that were important to Dr Pausé including but not limited to human development, public health, and fat studies. Studies which encourage or promote anti-obesity rhetoric or sentiment will not be considered.
Eligibility criteria
You will be enrolled in a master's degree in one of the following Colleges:
- College of Creative Arts
- College of Health
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- a personal statement on how you meet the intentions and purpose of this scholarship. You should information on your leadership experience and community engagement and contribution. Refer to the scholarship regulations for more detail.
- an academic transcript for any tertiary study completed outside of Massey University
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipient, we will consider your academic achievement to date; with an expectation that you have a B grade average in your studies to date. We will also consider your leadership experience, both inside and outside of Massey, and you community engagement and contribution.