Datacom Systems Scholarship in Computer Science

History and purpose

This Scholarship was established in 2002 by Datacom Systems.  This scholarship is offered to a full-time student undertaking their second or third year of study in Computer Science, Cyber Security or Software Engineering.

Who is eligible?

• This scholarship is open to full-time second year students and third year students enrolled in Computer Science, Cyber Security or Software Engineering at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Selection criteria

• Applicants must be currently studying full time at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
• Applicants must be in their second year (200 level) or third year (300 level) of study majoring in Computer Science, Cyber Security or Software Engineering.
• The recipient will be selected based on academic merit.

Application process

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.

Scholarship specific documentation

• A personal statement

Selection process

The selection panel will comprise representatives from the School of Engineering and Computer Science.  The selection panel will discuss the recommended candidates with Datacom before a final decision is made.

Additional information

Shortlisted applicants may be requested to attend an interview.

The value of this scholarship includes a $5,000 stipend and the opportunity of a summer internship to be arranged directly with Datacom.

A representative of Datacom will present a certificate to the successful applicant at a lecture or similar in the first semester of the academic year.

Regulations and conditions

1. A completed online application must be submitted by 4:30pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4:30pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
2. All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being fully enrolled in a full-year programme (full-time will be at the level of points considered by Studylink as full-time) within the stipulated criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
3. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
4. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
5. Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve a satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
6. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for the University and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
7. The recipient is expected to write a letter of thanks to the donor upon receiving the scholarship, and provide Datacom with an end of year report.
8. At the discretion of the Deciding Authority, the application of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship may be modified in special circumstances or to avoid hardship to any candidate for the Scholarship.

Contact

Scholarships Office
scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz
Phone 0800 04 04 04