The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is undertaking research at Victoria University of Wellington. On the interactions and relationship between the public and private sectors in the area of policy and management. The Laurie Cameron Scholarship was established in 2006. Further,  in memory of the late Laurie Cameron C.B.E., Q.S.M., by his family. Further, Laurie Cameron was a long-time and member of the Board of the Institute of Policy Studies at Victoria University, which he chaired for several years. He was especially concerned to ensure private sector engagement with issues of governance and to promote understanding of the ethical basis of behavior in both the public and private sectors. Further, The focus subjects being,

• Public Policy.
• Public Management.
• Strategic Studies.
• Commerce.
• Administration.
• Arts.

Benefits

• Approximately $2,500 (subject to funds available)

Eligibility

• The Scholarship is open to students who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, and international students.
• The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is undertaking research. At Victoria University of Wellington on the interactions and relationship between the public and private sectors in the area of policy and management, either in one of the School of Government’s
• Further, Post-experience programs (Masters of Public Management, Masters of Public Policy, Masters of Strategic Studies), or also,  a student undertaking a Masters of Commerce and Administration, or a Masters of Arts.
• Students undertaking a PhD in the area of public/private sector relations in policy and management are also eligible.

Application process

Submission: A completed online application by 4:30 pm on the closing date. They will not Accept late submission of the application. Any supporting documentation (including references) must also be There by 4:30 pm on the closing date.

Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. Further, The candidate will be decided by a panel that includes the Head of School of Government and appropriate staff from the school. Additionally,  Selection will be based on academic merit and research proposal.