Applications are now open for the 2018 round of MacDiarmid Institute Business Scholarships for Alumni

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Applications are now open for the 2018 round of MacDiarmid Institute Business Scholarships for Alumni

4 September, 2018

Applications are now open for the 2018 round of MacDiarmid Institute Business Scholarships for Alumni

The MacDiarmid Institute is offering a limited number of competitive scholarships for alumni to undertake further postgraduate study in business-related areas.

This call is open to alumni who completed their PhD under the supervision of a MacDiarmid Institute investigator.

These scholarships can be used for qualifications including Master of Business Administration, Master of Innovation and Commercialisation, and other qualifications and courses relating to business, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It is intended that the scholarships will cover tuition fees, however stipends may also be considered in the case of full-time study.

Applications must include a Curriculum Vitae and an application statement. This statement should address;

  • details of the proposed study, including budget and justification,
  • the candidates career development to date and future aspirations,
  • how the proposed study will benefit New Zealand industry,
  • the extent of previous engagement with the MacDiarmid Institute.

Applications are due by 1 Oct and should be sent by email to;

Catherine Gibbs
Centre Manager, The MacDiarmid Institute
catherine.gibbs@vuw.ac.nz