The Todd Scholarship
History and purpose
This scholarship was established by the Todd Family to support a talented student during their studies at the Wellington Faculty of Health, to complete a Bachelor of Midwifery.
The purpose of this scholarship is to support a student undertaking the four-year Bachelor of Midwifery course at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Who is eligible?
This scholarship is open to New Zealand citizens or Permanent Residents enrolling in or currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Midwifery degree programme at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Selection criteria
- Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Applicants must be intending to enrol in or already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate Bachelor of Midwifery degree at Victoria University of Wellington.
- Preference will be given to applicants experiencing financial hardship.
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 outlining how you meet the criteria for this scholarship, and detailing how the scholarship will impact your studies.
- Complete the online financial section with any relevant supporting documents.
- One academic reference (to be requested via the online application).
Selection process
The successful recipient will be selected by a committee comprising of the Head of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Practice, relevant academic staff members, a representative from the Todd family or their nominees. Applicants may be invited to interview.
Additional information
- Students are expected to write a letter of thanks to the donor within one month of receiving the scholarship.
Regulations and conditions
- 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 4:30pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
- 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.
- The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
- The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
- 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.
- Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
- 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