R J Mowat Memorial Award in Earth Sciences

A $2,000 Award to support a Part IV BAdvSci(Hons), or BSc(Hons) or MSc student enrolled full-time in the School of Environment.

About the scholarship

Application status: Not currently open for applications
Applicable study: MSc or BSc (Hons) research in Earth Sciences or Part IV of BAdvSci(Hons) in Geology
Opening date: 16 October 2025
Closing date: 27 November 2025
Tenure: One year
For: Assistance
Number on offer: One
Offer rate: Annually
Value: $2,000

The Award was established in 1998 and is financed from a bequest to the Department of Geology, University of Auckland, from the estate of Robin James Mowat. Mr Mowat was a former seaman, and as a mature student enrolled in Stage I courses in Geology in 1981 and 1982.

The main purpose of the Award is to support postgraduate research in the Master of Science or and Bachelor of Science (Honours) research in Earth Sciences, or Part IV of a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) in Geology.

Regulations

How to apply

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