SIR HUGH KAWHARU FOUNDATION
a Charitable Trust established
To inspire and encourage emerging Māori Leaders
The Sir Hugh Kawharu Masters Scholarship
for Innovation in Science
Closing date for applications for 2016 academic year:
Friday 18 September 2015
INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORM
Background and terms of the Kawharu Scholarship
Scope and purposes of the Kawharu Fellowship
One of the core objectives of the Sir Hugh Kawharu Foundation is to support emerging Māori
leadership, including in the sciences. For further information about the Foundation and its
objectives, see www.kawharufoundation.org.
The Sir Hugh Kawharu Masters Scholarship for Innovation in Science (the Scholarship) comprises
a grant of $10,000. In addition, in consultation with the successful candidate, the Foundation
may appoint an academic mentor for the duration of his or her studies. The purpose of the
Scholarship is to support and encourage masters level study by Māori in the sciences. The
Scholarship is applicable across a broad range of science disciplines including the physical,
mathematical and computational, earth, environment, marine, social, health, biological,
biomedical, human, and behavioural sciences.
Criteria for selection
Consistent with the Foundation’s objectives, applicants will be assessed on the basis of the
following criteria:
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academic excellence and the potential to succeed in the chosen area of study;
leadership ability and integrity, including the respect of peers; and
potential contribution of the field of science to Māori social and/or economic development.
In addition, the Scholarship is:
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for full-time enrolment in a one or two year masters degree in a science discipline; and
tenable by persons of Māori descent and applicants should be able to explain their tribal
connections.
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a Charitable Trust established
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Each Scholarship recipient will be required to provide a progress report to the Foundation after
completion of the first six months of his or her studies.
Other terms
The Scholarship will be awarded by the trustees of the Sir Hugh Kawharu Foundation and their
decision will be final. The trustees may suspend or terminate a Scholarship if they receive an
unsatisfactory report from the relevant academic institution on the recipient’s progress or if the
recipient otherwise conducts him or herself in a manner that would bring the Scholarship or the
Foundation into disrepute. The Scholarship may be co-tenured with other grants. Unless the
trustees otherwise agree, the Scholarship will be taken up in the year(s) for which it is granted.
Payment will be made by cheque or direct deposit prior to commencement of the recipient’s
studies.
Applications:
Applications should be made using the form set out below. The closing date for applications for
the 2015 academic year is 18 September 2015.
Applications should be typed. Please follow the instructions on the form carefully.
Given the large number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
regarding the outcome of the shortlisting process.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by October 15 in order to make arrangements for a
selection interview, expected to be held in early December.
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SIR HUGH KAWHARU FOUNDATION
a Charitable Trust established
To inspire and encourage emerging Māori Leaders
APPLICATION FORM
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Date of birth:
Tertiary qualifications (attach your academic transcript):
Contact address:
Contact phone no.:
Email address:
Iwi affiliations:
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INTENDED COURSE OF STUDY
Name of university:
Degree sought:
Description of intended course of study (maximum 150 words; attach a separate page if
required):
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SIR HUGH KAWHARU FOUNDATION
a Charitable Trust established
To inspire and encourage emerging Māori Leaders
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
Please provide a brief personal statement in an attachment (maximum 300 words) addressing
the objectives of the Kawharu Foundation and how the Kawharu Scholarship would assist you
towards achieving your career goals. You may wish to include in your statement, for example:
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the purpose and context of your proposed course of study;
an outline of your short and long term career goals;
any personal or academic involvement with Māori communities;
how your academic advancement in the sciences could enhance your leadership
potential; and
any other supporting information which you would like to bring to the attention
of the selection committee.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
You will need to scan a copy of your academic transcript and email it together with your
application form. You will also need to provide one reference from an academic supervisor,
lecturer, or community leader, who can attest to your abilities. Please ask your referee to email
the reference directly to the address below, separately from your application.
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ACCEPTANCE AND DECLARATION
By submitting this application you confirm that you accept the terms of the Kawharu Scholarship
outlined above, that the information provided by you in and attached to this form is correct, and
that no relevant information has been deliberately withheld. Given the large number of
applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the outcome of
the shortlisting process. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by October 15 in order to
make arrangements for a selection interview, expected to be held in early December.
Signed:
Date:
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a Charitable Trust established
To inspire and encourage emerging Māori Leaders
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RETURN OF APPLICATION
This application and reference should be emailed to: secretary@kawharufoundation.org.nz
Applications must be received by the closing date 18 September 2015.
Checklist:
Please ensure that your application is complete.
1. Completed Application Form:
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2. Academic transcript:
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3. Personal statement:
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4. One referee requested to email reference separately: 
5. Application Form signed and dated:
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