The Scholarship was established in 2010 and is funded by a bequest from Professor Robert Solomon.
The main purpose of the Scholarship is to recognise the highest achieving student enrolled in a BA (Honours) in Philosophy each year and to provide support for subsequent graduate study at The University of Auckland.
Selection Process:
- Full-time BA(Hons) Graduate who has paid the fees, or arranged to pay the fees, for a MA or PhD in Philosophy.
- The basis of selection will be academic excellence assessed over the BA (Honours) degree.
General Information:
How do students apply? Applications by way of a form and letter close with the Scholarships Office on 31 March in the year of the award.
Decision Makers: The Scholarship will be awarded by The University of Auckland Council upon the recommendation of a Selection Committee comprising the Dean of the Faculty of Arts (or nominee), the Head of the Department of Philosophy (or nominee) and the Chair of the Philosophy Department Scholarships Committee.
How and when do students learn of the decision? Approximately six weeks after closing date by letter.
What conditions are attached to acceptance of this award?
Additional Information
Who else has information about this award?
For more information about this award contact:
The Scholarship Office
The University of Auckland
Email: scholarships@auckland.ac.nz
Also Visit The University of Auckland Scholarships webpage:
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/for/current-students/cs-scholarships-and-awards
Search for University of Auckland scholarships On:
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/cs-search-for-scholarships-and-awards
Regulations and application form (PDF Version)
http://media.auckland.ac.nz/central/scholarship/Arts/ProfRobSol_644_ART.pdf
Application form (Word version)
http://media.auckland.ac.nz/central/scholarship/Arts/ProfRobSol_644_ART.doc
Closing Date: 31/03/2014 to 31/03/2015
Value of Award: $1,000
No. of awards: One
