University of Otago is currently accepting applications for its Isaac Conservation Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About University of Otago - Isaac Conservation Scholarship
Established in 2022 by the University of Otago through generous support from The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust, the Isaac Conservation Scholarship supports postgraduate study that is Ecological in nature with a focus on the preservation, amelioration or deeper knowledge of flora and fauna species in their native or adopted habitats as it relates healthy biodiversity in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Benefits of University of Otago - Isaac Conservation Scholarship
- The scholarship is valued at $25,000 per annum.
- The annual sum of the scholarship shall be paid in monthly instalments during the enrolled
period of the recipient’s programme
- Access to University of Otago facilities and supervision
University of Otago - Isaac Conservation Scholarship Requirements
- a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand residence class visa holder
- studying fulltime towards a Master’s degree (by coursework or thesis)
- currently enrolled fulltime or eligible to register by the commencement of the next academic semester in the year of the award. The scholarship will lapse if the candidate is not registered for a postgraduate degree by this date, unless it is established under special provision
Applicants must also have achieved a Grade Point Average of 7 (or higher) at 300-level or 400-level in their most recent year of study.
The following factors shall be considered in selecting the scholarship:
- academic merit of the candidate, with a Grade Point Average of 7 (or higher) at 300-level or 400-level in their most recent year of study
- current involvement in conservation and environmental issues in New Zealand
- the suitability of the candidate, including character, ability to pursue research and academic attainment
Application Date and Process
- Complete the online application form on the University of Otago scholarships website
- Submit a research proposal (maximum 3 pages) outlining the project’s objectives, methodology, and conservation significance
- Provide academic transcripts and CV
- Arrange for two academic referee reports to be sent directly to the scholarships office
- Submit all materials by the deadline of 31 October
Application Deadline
01 December, 2026
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