Scholarship overview
Key facts
Application dates
Fisheries New Zealand has supported scholarships since 2006 and wishes to support an undergraduate student in the study of mathematics/ statistics/ computing and marine biology.
The objectives of the Fisheries New Zealand Scholarships are:
- to attract New Zealand students into quantitative marine science; and
- to promote and encourage excellence in quantitative fisheries research.
One scholarship ($5,000) will be available for 2027, to support an Honours year or the finalyear of an undergraduate degree. Applicants with a strong quantitative background will be favoured.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents;
- You must be enrolled in a university that has an explicit marine biology course in the third year;
- Your degree must include a minimum of two statistics, mathematics or computing course at 200 level; and
- You will either undertake or will have completed, one statistics, mathematics or computing course, as well as a marine biology course at 300 level.
Application Process
There is no application form. Please send a current CV (outlining previous work experience, nationality, any relevant research experience and background in quantitative methods), a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity and a copy of your academic transcripts to science.officer@mpi.govt.nz. The covering letter or CV should include short descriptions of courses taken and proposed for the next year as well as statements about your future aspirations.
Please also let us know how you heard about the scholarship when submitting your application.
Candidates will be assessed by November 30th 2026.
Selection considerations
A Selection Committee comprising individuals from Fisheries New Zealand and selected research providers will review applications for the scholarships. The decision of the Committee will be final, and no discussion will be entered into.
About the sponsor
Ministry for Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is helping to seize export opportunities for our primary industries, improve sector productivity, ensure the food we produce is safe, increase sustainable resource use, and protect New Zealand from biological risk.