Announcing two Masters Degree Scholarships in New Zealand
Announcing two Masters Degree Scholarships in New Zealand!
Mingma Norbu Sherpa Memorial Scholarship 2025-2026
We are delighted to announce that Mingma Norbu Sherpa Memorial Scholarships (MNSMS) are available for students interested in pursuing a research Masters Degree at Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand. These are awarded for the purpose of encouraging postgraduate study and research to build conservation leadership in Nepal, inspired by and in memory of Mingma Norbu Sherpa. Study programmes can be selected from fields including environmental and natural resource management, sustainable tourism, climate change, environmental science, conservation ecology, agricultural adaptation, and food security. Applicants from rural regions and women are encouraged to apply.
1. Number of Awards
Two scholarships for the two-year period Feb 2025 to Dec 2026.
2. Fields of Study
The study programme will be chosen from Lincoln University’s Masters courses (www.lincoln.ac.nz), including: Master of Applied Science (Parks, Recreation & Tourism); Master of Applied Science (Environmental Management); Master of Science (Conservation & Ecology); Master of Scienace (Environmental Science). Other related exam and thesis Masters programmes at Lincoln University may be considered, with approval from the MNSMS committee.
3. Scholarship Benefits
Fully paid tuition for two years.
Student living allowance, including insurance, at Lincoln University for two years.
One round trip airfare Kathmandu to Christchurch New Zealand and NZ visa fees.
Joining the WWF-US Russell E Train’s Education for Nature Program extensive alumni network: www.worldwildlife.org/initiatives/russell-e-train-education-for-nature.
4. Requirements
Applicants must be Nepali nationals, resident in Nepal and under the age of 35 years. A 4-years Bachelors degree or internationally recognized 3-years degree is required in relevant fields such as environmental sciences, forestry, agriculture or tourism, and preferably a local Masters degree. The scholarships are intended to support Nepalis who are committed to the future of environmental conservation and sustainable natural resource management in Nepal. A two-page essay demonstrating a track record of having worked in these areas and future commitment to conservation in Nepal must accompany the application. Applicants must be able to demonstrate his/her recent English Language Proficiency by presenting a valid IELTS certificate of overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. The MNSMS is governed by Lincoln University regulations, and co-sponsored with WWF US www.worldwildlife.org and Greater Himalayas Foundation www.theghf.org.
5. Application Date Deadline: 31 July 2024
An application letter with photograph, two-page essay and CV with contact information (original home address, current email and telephone numbers) plus copies of all relevant supporting documents as required above must be received by email to lisa@mos.com.np before 31 July 2024. Only short-listed candidates with full documentation will be called for an interview. The decision of the MNSMS selection committee is final.