Mark Ford Ngā Tapuwae Scholarship - The University of Auckland

A $7,000 Scholarship to support a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolled full-time in Part II or Part III of a BE(Hons) in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering.

Application status: Not currently open for applications
Applicable study: Part II or III of BE(Hons) in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering
Opening date: 5 June 2025
Closing date: 17 July 2025
Tenure: One year
For: Assistance with Study
Number on offer: One
Offer rate: Annually
Value: Up to $7,000

The Scholarship was established in 2015 and is funded by Watercare Services Ltd in memory of Mark Ford and his outstanding service to Watercare and the water industry, as Chief Executive of Watercare.

The main purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support a student undertaking study in a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical or structural engineering at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.

Scholarship applications will usually open around six weeks before the closing date. Please read the regulations carefully to be sure you are eligible before you apply.

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