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Published: 05 Mar 2024 776 views
The Award has been established in Colin Aikman's memory to provide opportunities for students in the areas of constitutional law, human rights, international law or other legal issues affecting the South Pacific. The Award was launched in November 2005 to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. The Law Faculty generously provided a contribution of $10,000 to establish the fund.
Dr Colin Aikman was Professor of Jurisprudence and Constitutional Law at Victoria University of Wellington from 1955 to 1968, and Dean of the Law Faculty for seven years. He then became the foundation Vice Chancellor at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji for six years. As a constitutional lawyer and legal advisor to the Department of External Affairs, he was involved in the conferences leading to the establishment of the United Nations in 1945 and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. He was also involved in drafting the constitutions of the Cook Islands and Samoa in the 1960s.
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| Application Deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Value | Up to $5,000 |
| Country to study | New Zealand |
| School to study | Victoria University of Wellington |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | Victoria University of Wellington |
| Gender | Men and Women |
This Award has been established in Colin Aikman's memory to provide opportunities for students to study in the areas of constitutional law, human rights, international law or other issues affecting the South Pacific.
Scholarship value is up to $5,000
Selection criteria:
Selection process:
The Selection Panel will consist of a nominee of the Dean of Law School and other appropriate staff of the School of Law
The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation will expect recipients to write a letter of thanks to the donor on receipt of the award and an end of year progress report.
Additional information:
Previous recipients of this scholarship are eligible to re-apply the following year and be considered for this scholarship again. More than one award may be made per year. The award will not be made in any year where there are no suitable applicants.
This scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
Scholarship specific documentation:
A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.
For more details visit: VUW website.
