Scholarship overview
Key facts
Application dates
Restrictions
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone with a passion for understanding how we impact Earth’s systems and how to use scientific skills to steer us towards a more sustainable future.
If you have already been awarded the Earth and Environmental Scholarship for 2026 you should not apply again.
What you'll be studying
This is an undergraduate scholarship, you may be entering the Bachelor of Earth and Environmental Science either in the first year, or transferring into the second or third year, to be eligible.
Eligibility criteria
You will be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident who is entering the Bachelor of Earth and Environmental Science in the year of the award.
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- A copy of your academic records. If your highest qualification is NCEA please attach your school results summary from the NZQA website at https://secure.nzqa.govt.nz/for-learners/records/login.do . On the My School Entries and Results page, click the 'view as pdf' (button on the right-hand side) to save this document.
- A supporting statement outlining your relevant experience and passion for the field of Earth and Environmental Science.
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipients, we will consider your academic merit in any study completed to date, as well as your demonstrated passion for this field.