UC College of Arts First-Year Scholarships
Application Form – 2009

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 19th September 2008

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

PERSONAL DETAILS
Family name
First name(s)
Street
Suburb
Town/City
Telephone / (0)
Cell phone / (0)
Email
Date of birth / //
Citizenship / NZ Citizen NZ Permanent Resident
National student number
Name of secondary school
PROPOSED TERTIARY STUDY
Degree programme / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Social Work
Major subject/s (for BA only)
SELECT THE CATEGORIES OF SCHOLARSHIP YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR
You may mark as many boxes as are applicable.
High School Leavers I will be under 20 years of age at the time I begin studying at the University of Canterbury and I have not previously enrolled at a tertiary education institution (eg Polytechnic or University)
Adult/Mature Students I will be over 20 years of age at the time I begin studying at the University of Canterbury. I am eligible to study at a NZ university and have not previously enrolled at a university.
Students of Maori Descent I am of Maori descent. I am eligible to study at a NZ university and have not previously enrolled at a university.
Students of Pasific Descent I am of Pacific descent. I am eligible to study at a NZ university and have not previously enrolled at a university.

Applicant’s Name:

SUPPORTING INFORMATION
BIRTH CERTIFICATE:Attach a certified copy of your Birth Certificate; and
ACADEMIC RESULTS: Attach a certified copy of your 2007 National Qualifications Framework Result Notice, or equivalent; and
PERSONAL STATEMENT: Attach a printed statement (no more than 500 words) outlining your interest in and commitment to the Arts, explaining why you would be a good candidate for a College of Arts First-Year Scholarship; and
REFERENCE: Attach acharacter reference from your Year 13 Dean, School Principal, previous employer or other relevant person (the reference must be in a sealed envelope with the referee’s signature across the seal).

PRIVACY PROVISIONS

The personal information you provide in this scholarship application will be treated in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993. It will be used solely for the purpose of assessing your application, and will be held confidential to members of the selection committee and UC authorised staff.

APPLICANT’S DECLARATION

I confirm that:

  • The information set out in this application form is true, accurate and complete; AND
  • I have read the Regulations for the College of Arts First-Year Scholarships; I understand the

regulations and I agree to abide by them; AND

  • Should I be successful with this application, I agree to take part in any reasonable publicity
    that may arise from the award.

Signature: ………………………………………………………………… Date: / /

Note: As a condition of applying for the scholarship, you must apply to enrol at UC sometime between 7th October and 1st November 2008. Phone 0800 VARSITY or 0800 827 748.

Applicant’s Name:

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you have any queries regarding your eligibility or how to apply, please phone the UC Scholarships Office on 03-364 2987(ext 8964), or 0800 VARSITY (0800 827 748), or email

NOTES FOR SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

A certified copy is a photocopy of an original document which has been certified as a true copy

by a Justice of the Peace, Solicitor or Notary Public.

References must be in a sealed envelope with the referee’s signature across the seal.

All pages of your application must be A4, printed on one side only.

Do not put your application into any sort of folder.

Attach all pages of your application with a paper clip or staple in the top left hand corner.

Only submit material that is requested. Do not send CVs or covering letters as these will beremoved from your application.

Material submitted cannot be returned.

CHECKLIST

Attach your supporting information; AND

Read the declaration on the previous page, sign and date it; AND

Take a copy of your application, for your record; AND

Confirm that you will apply to enrol at UC between 7th October and 1st November 2008.

CLOSING DATE
Applications close at the UC Scholarships Office at 5.00pm on19th September 2008
Postal Address: / Courier Address: / Address for Personal Delivery:
Scholarships Office / Scholarships Office / Scholarships Office
University of Canterbury / University of Canterbury / Level 3, Registry
Private Bag 4800 / 20 Kirkwood Avenue, Ilam / University of Canterbury
Christchurch 8140 / Christchurch / University Drive
Phone 03 364 2987, ext 8964 / Ilam Campus
Acknowledgement of receipt of application will be sent by email.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

College of Arts First-Year Scholarships– APPLICATION FORM 2009Page 1 of 3

College of Arts First-Year Scholarships

These scholarships were established by the College of Arts at the University of Canterbury in 2006 to recognise and support students commencing undergraduate degree programmes in Arts.

  1. The scholarships shall be known as the College of Arts First-Year Scholarships.
  1. The scholarships shall be awarded to students who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents intending to begin their first year of an undergraduate degree programme in Arts at the University of Canterbury, and who have completed or are completing a university entrance qualification or are otherwise qualified for admission. The scholarships may be taken up in either the first or second semester provided the scholar is beginning full-time study.
  1. The scholarships shall be awarded in the following categories:

a)School leavers: Three scholarships to students who will be under 20 years of age when starting university and have not previously enrolled at any tertiary institution (two to students studying in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, one to a student studying in the Faculty of Creative Arts).

b)Adult students: One scholarship to a student who will be over 20 years of age when starting university and who has not enrolled at any university in the past.

c)Maori and Pacific: one scholarship to a student of Maori descent and one scholarship to a student of Pacific descent, who has not previously enrolled at any university.

In each category, no scholarship or only one scholarship may be awarded if in any year there is no candidate or only one candidate of sufficient merit.

4.The scholarships shall be awarded on the following criteria:

a)quality of achievement in the applicant’s NCEA level 2 or 3 results or equivalent qualifications (including Cambridge International and International Baccalaureate) - performance in Arts subjects may be given special weighting; plus

b)evidence of the applicant’s potential, such as the personal statement and school reference requested as part of the application.

5.Each scholarship shall be tenable for one year and be taken up in the year following application.

6.The scholarships shall be awarded by the University Council, on the recommendation of a selection panel comprising:

a)The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Arts);

b)The Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences;

c)The Dean of the Faculty of Creative Arts;

d)The Academic Manager, College of Arts.

7.The scholarships may not be held with any other scholarship or award that comprises payment of tuition fees.

8.The Council may, on the recommendation of the Academic Board, withdraw a scholarship at any time if satisfied that the student is not diligently pursuing the prescribed course, and the University may require a full or partial refund of the scholarship.

9.Each scholarship will be credited directly to the student’s fees account at the time of enrolment.

10.Applications should be made on the appropriate form which can be obtained from the Scholarships Office and forwarded to the Scholarships Supervisor, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, not later than 5.00 pm on 19 September in the year prior to the award.

NOTE: The current value of each scholarship is the payment of first-year domestic tuition fees.

Ref:5075/5/115

July2008

College of Arts First-Year Scholarships – REGULATIONS 2009 (Applicant retains this page)