HOPE - SELWYN SCHOLARSHIPS IN AGEING RESEARCH
Purpose
These Scholarships, established in 2003 as The HOPE Foundation Scholarships, are intended to support
scientists in the early stages of their careers conducting research into ageing. The name of the scholarships
recognises the partnership between The HOPE Foundation for Research on Ageing and The Selwyn
Foundation. These Foundations seek to encourage research into ageing phenomena both individual and
societal, because they believe that as the nation ages, many issues will arise that will have to be addressed in
order to assist New Zealand Society to cope with the effects of the ageing population. In this way the
Foundations seek to help prepare New Zealand for an ageing future.
The administration of these scholarships will continue to be through the HOPE Foundation.
The Foundations
The HOPE Foundation for Research on Ageing is a non- Government – funded Charitable Trust established in
1996 to prepare New Zealand for an ageing future. The mission of the Foundation is to:
 Lead and resource the funding of people doing research on ageing.
 Disseminate research-based information about the effects of ageing on individuals and society.
 Increase the pool of researchers in New Zealand.
 Influence decision-makers to improve the quality of life for ageing New Zealanders.
The Selwyn Foundation is an independent Charitable Trust that is one of the largest providers of care to older
people in New Zealand.
Title
The Scholarship shall be known as the HOPE- SELWYN Scholarship in Ageing Research.
Amount and type of reward.
 One Scholarship of $6,000 will be awarded annually.
 The scholarship will be paid in two equal instalments at the beginning of each semester on
confirmation of enrolment.
Tenure
 The scholarship is for one year but may be renewable for up to three years on application.
Application requirements
 A completed application form available from the Scholarships Office.
 A brief two-page outline of the proposed research.
 Evidence that ethical approval for the proposed research has been applied for or approved.
 A current photograph of the applicant for publicity purposes.
 The closing date for applications is 31 October.
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Recipients wishing to renew their grants must apply by letter through the University’s Scholarships
office by the closing date in the year prior to that for which the request is being made. A progress
report from both supervisor and applicant must accompany the application.
Eligibility
Candidates must:
 be enrolled or be intending to enrol full or part-time for a Masters or Doctoral thesis at this University
in a topic related to ageing.
 be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
 Applications will be accepted from a wide range of disciplines in line with the HOPE Foundation’s
philosophy of encouraging eclectic research into ageing and its effects on individuals and society.
Conditions of selection
The Scholarship shall be awarded by the University Scholarships Committee on the recommendation of the
HOPE – SELWYN Selection Committee. The basis of selection will be:
 The quality of the research proposal,
 The relevance of the research to the ageing population and the HOPE Foundation’s objectives.
 The academic merit of the applicant as measured by the grade point average assessed over the
applicant’s two most recent years of equivalent full-time study.
 The Selection Committee is not obligated to make an award in any year if it determines that there are
no applications of sufficient merit.
Conditions of the award.
 Scholarship recipients may hold other awards at the same time as the HOPE – SELWYN Scholarship in
Ageing Research.
 Recipients will be expected to acknowledge the HOPE and SELWYN Foundations’ support in any
publication, monograph, report or presentation that results from the research.
 Recipients will be expected to report progress to the HOPE Foundation at the end of each year and to
provide a final report on the completed research.
 The Foundations will not restrict the publication of research results by the recipient of a scholarship
or his/her research team. However, from time to time, in order to enhance their own public profiles
as research-supporting entities, the Foundations will, through the HOPE Foundation, seek to negotiate
with research teams the publication of reports on research progress and/or outcomes in some agreed
form on their web sites and in printed communications.
 The Scholarships Committee, in consultation with the HOPE Foundation has the power to terminate
or suspend a Scholarship, if it receives an unsatisfactory report on the progress of a Scholar from the
Head of the Academic Unit in which the recipient is enrolled.
Amendments to the regulations
The Scholarships Committee has the power to amend or vary these Regulations, in consultation with the HOPE
Foundation, provided there is no departure from the main purpose of the Scholarships.
Applications
Application forms are available from the Scholarships Office, University of Waikato, Private Bag 3015, Hamilton
3240, NZ, or email [email protected]. Applications close on 31 October in the year preceding the
award.
HOPE – Selwyn Foundation Scholarship in Ageing Research
APPLICATION
FORM
This application must be submitted to:
By Post:
The Scholarships Office
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
HAMILTON 3240
In Person:
Scholarships Office
The Student Centre – Te Manawa
Level 1
The University of Waikato
Applications close at 5.00 p.m. on 31 October 2015
Enquiries can be directed to:
Tel.
+64 7 838 4439
E-mail [email protected]
Please ensure that all questions are answered and that all the required attachments accompany this
application form. You may jeopardise your chances of success if you do not complete your application
properly.
When preparing your attachments, please do not use staples, special binding, coloured ink or paper.
To fasten documents together, please use paper clips or bulldog clips. This is because all documents
will be photocopied.
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Full name:
ID Number:
PO STA L A D D R ES S
Please keep you contact details up to date on the University’s database (iWaikato) as they will be
used in any correspondence regarding this application.
Street Number and Name:
Suburb:
Town/City:
Post Code
E-mail:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
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P P L I C A T I O N
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PR EV I O US E NR O L M EN T
Yes
Have you been previously enrolled at the University of Waikato?
No
What academic qualifications do you currently hold?
Qualification:
Year of Award:
Institution
Qualification:
Year of Award:
Institution:
Qualification:
Year of Award:
Institution:
ST UD Y I NT E NT I ON S
Please indicate the qualification for which you intend to be enrolled as a masters or doctoral student in 2016:
Qualification:
School:
Department:
Proposed Start Date:
Proposed End Date:
PR O P OS ED R ES EA R C H PR OG R A M ME
Title or Name of Research proposal:
Name and title of proposed Chief Supervisor:
SC H O LA R S HI P S & A WA R D S
Do you hold any other scholarships, awards, grants or funding?
Yes
No
Yes
No
If ‘Yes’, please list below.
Have you applied for any other funding/Grants/Scholarships/Awards?
If ‘Yes’, please list below.
ET H IC A L A PPR OV A L
Has your project being given ethical approval?
Yes
No
Not required
PR EV I O US R ES EA R C H
Have you previously conducted research in the area of ageing?
Yes
No
If ‘Yes’, please provide details: (Title of project, supervisor, date of completion, affiliated institution). If any
written report resulted from this research please include a copy with your application.
PUB L IC A T IO N S
Please list any journal articles/books/book chapters/major reports in the area of ageing you have published.
SU PER V I S OR T O C O MP L E T E
What is your budget for this research project?
Please attach your budget plan to this application.
How would additional support from the HOPE Foundation assist the applicant and the research project?
Would the project be able to proceed without HOPE Funding?
Yes
No
Does this project already have other external funding?
Yes
No
If ‘Yes’ please state how much funding the project has received in total.
Has the project been reviewed by a
scientific or commercial reviewing agency?
Yes
No
Pending
If ‘Yes’ please give the name of the agency/organisation/committee and attach a copy of the report, if
available.
C UR R IC U L U M V ITA E
Please provide a brief CV including a list of any journal articles, books, book chapters or major reports you
have had published in the area of ageing.
A TTA C H M E NT S
Please attach the following.
SUPERVISOR:
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A brief curriculum vitae of no more than two A4 pages in length including a list of any journal
articles, books, book chapters or major reports you have published in the area of ageing.
A Budget Plan
A TTA C H M E NT S
Please attach the following to your application form.
APPLICANT:
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A brief outline of your proposed research topic including any previous findings of your own or
from literature that is relevant. Please indicate in this outline how your research is relevant
to the ageing of New Zealand society.
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A full verified copy of your academic transcript(s) from any tertiary institution(s) (other than the
University of Waikato) at which you have previously studied.
A PP L IC A TI O N C H E C K L IS T
Please tick to show that you have taken the following steps to complete this application form:
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I have included my name, phone number, email address and signature on this application
form
I have included my supervisors name, department and signature and have listed his/her
publications on ageing.
I have included a brief description of my research proposal (no more than four A4 pages) and
have outlined how my research meets the objectives of the HOPE Foundation for Research
on Ageing.
I have included the name and contact details of two referees
I have completed the budget and have noted how it will be spent if I am successful in my
application.
I have sought ethics approval or it is currently being sought
I have listed my qualifications and awards to date and any previous research on ageing
I have listed the postgraduate degree I will be enrolled in next year
C O ND IT I ON S
I understand that:
1. If I am offered and accept a HOPE Foundation for Research on Ageing Scholarship, I will only be eligible
to be formally awarded the Scholarship if I am enrolled in a full- or part-time masters or doctoral degree
at the University of Waikato in the year of tenure and comply with any other specific requirements of
the Scholarship.
2. The Scholarships Committee may terminate a Scholarship at any time and recoup any funds awarded,
if it is satisfied that the holder is not following the required programme or is not otherwise complying
with the conditions governing the Scholarship. The holder of a Scholarship shall have the right to appeal
to the Academic Board against any decision to terminate the award.
P R I V A C Y
D E C L A R A T I O N
The information provided in this application will be used solely for the purposes of assessing your eligibility
and suitability for the Scholarship for which you are applying. Personal information contained in this
application will be made available to members of the Scholarships Committee, members of the Selection
Panel and staff of the Scholarships Office.
The University of Waikato undertakes to store your application electronically. Should you have reason to
believe that information held about you in either your application or your academic record is incorrect, you
have the right of access to, and correction of, that information.
The University may contact the persons you have named in your application as referees for further
information. Any such direct contact with these referees will be made on a strictly confidential basis. The
University may not divulge details to you about the content of such confidential references without the written
authorisation of these referees.
S
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Signature:
H E R E
Date:
R E FER EE ’S R E PO R T
Applicant’s Name:
Student ID:
Please provide a confidential academic reference on, or attached to, this form for the above-named applicant for The HOPE
Foundation for Research on Ageing Scholarship. This reference will only be used by the Scholarships Committee in
determining the applicant’s eligibility for the Scholarship.
Please send your reference to the following address by 31 October 2015:
The Scholarships Office
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
HAMILTON 3240
Referee’s Name:
Signature:
Date:
R E FER EE ’S R E PO R T
Applicant’s Name:
Student ID:
Please provide a confidential academic reference on, or attached to, this form for the above-named applicant for The HOPE
Foundation for Research on Ageing Scholarship. This reference will only be used by the Scholarships Committee in
determining the applicant’s eligibility for the Scholarship.
Please send your reference to the following address by 31 October 2015:
The Scholarships Office
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
HAMILTON 3240
Referee’s Name:
Signature:
Date: