University of Waikato John Allan Scholarship in Education 2024-2025 (Up to $5,000)

The John Allan Scholarship in Education was made possible by a donation from John Allan, the first Principal of the Hamilton Teachers’ College. John Allan held this position for twenty years until his retirement in 1979. During that time, he successfully implemented innovative teacher education programmes including a three-year primary training qualification, one year longer than existing programmes. John Allan’s vision and progressive leadership was acknowledged when he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by The University of Waikato in 1980. One Scholarship will be awarded annually. The funds are held in trust by the University of Waikato Foundation and the Scholarship will be offered until such time as the funds are depleted, approximately 2027.

The Scholarship provides financial assistance to a student undertaking research towards a masters degree in the Division of Education at the University of Waikato, and who best meets the donor’s wish to stimulate research into ways of making teaching more effective.

• Table of Content
• About University of Waikato
• University of Waikato John Allan Scholarship in Education
• Aim and Benefits of University of Waikato John Allan Scholarship in Education
• University of Waikato John Allan Scholarship in Education Courses
• Requirements for University of Waikato John Allan Scholarship in Education Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Waikato John Allan Scholarship in Education
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Waikato

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University of Waikato John Allan Scholarship in Education

Aim and Benefits of University of Waikato John Allan Scholarship in Education

The Scholarship has a value of $5,000 and will paid directly into the recipient’s bank account, in one lump sum as soon as practicable after acceptance.

University of Waikato John Allan Scholarship in Education Courses

• Education

Requirements for University of Waikato John Allan Scholarship in Education Qualification

To be eligible for consideration, the applicants must be:

1. A qualified teacher, currently registered with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand;

2. Academically strong (i.e., applicants are expected to have at least a B+ gradepoint-average over their entire undergraduate degree);

3. Enrolled part- or full-time in a 60-, 90- or 120-point master’s thesis with the Division of Education in an area of relevance to the donor’s intent outlined above under Purpose.; and

4. Eligible for domestic fees status (i.e. be a NZ Citizen, NZ Permanent Resident, NZ Resident Class Visa holder, or Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident domiciled in NZ).

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Waikato John Allan Scholarship in Education

Selection is primarily based on:

1. Academic ability.
2. Alignment with research to the donor’s intent to ‘stimulate research into ways of making teaching more effective’.

Preference will be given to applicants intending to conduct research related to professional practice in education.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Read the guidelines

   Please ensure you read the regulations before you commence the application process.

2. If you are new, complete an application to enrol

   You will need to do this BEFORE you can have access to apply for Scholarships and Awards.

   Application to enrol

3. Apply using MyWaikato

   Once you have an account, log into MyWaikato and click on the ‘Scholarships’ tab to see the list of available scholarships

   Apply now

Note: If you are a current student or already have a University of Waikato account you will be redirected to the MyWaikato screen. Log in to MyWaikato, select the ‘Scholarships’ tab and choose the scholarship you wish to apply for from the list at the bottom of the page.

For more details visit: University of Waikato website.