Deadline: 23-Apr-2026
The Don Linklater Memorial Bursary provides up to NZD 8,000 per year to support students studying resource management, environmental planning, or environmental engineering, with emphasis on river and drainage basin dynamics. It prioritizes students from the Horizons region and includes consideration for applicants with iwi or hapū connections.
The bursary supports both undergraduate and postgraduate students in 2026, helping build skills that contribute to regional environmental and resource management initiatives in New Zealand.
Overview
The bursary aims to:
- Support university study in areas relevant to regional environmental and resource management
- Encourage focus on river systems, drainage basins, and environmental modelling
- Strengthen the skills of students who can contribute to regional sustainability
Funding Details
- Amount: NZD 8,000 per year
- Number of recipients: Up to 4, with priority for iwi or hapū connections
- Payment: In installments, contingent on satisfactory academic progress
- Duration: Annual, with applicants required to reapply each year
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must:
- Be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
- Come from the Horizons region, though study can occur elsewhere in NZ
- Be enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate study in 2026
- Focus on resource management, environmental planning, or environmental engineering
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit:
- Verified academic records
- Short essay outlining:
- Why they should receive the bursary
- How their studies will benefit the region and environment
- Optional CV
Deadline: 23 April 2026
Selection Process
- Managed by a panel of Horizons representatives
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited to meet with the selection panel
- Awards are based on merit and alignment with the bursary’s objectives
- Recipients may need to repay funds if studies are not completed for valid reasons
Expected Outcomes
- Build capacity in regional environmental management and resource planning
- Develop skills relevant to river and drainage basin dynamics
- Support the long-term sustainability of the Horizons region
FAQs
1. What fields of study are eligible?
Resource management, environmental planning, and environmental engineering, particularly related to river and drainage basin dynamics.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
New Zealand citizens or permanent residents from the Horizons region, studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level in 2026.
3. How many bursaries are awarded?
Up to four, with at least one prioritizing applicants with iwi or hapū connections.
4. How is the bursary paid?
In installments, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.
5. Can recipients study outside the Horizons region?
Yes, but applicants must originate from the Horizons region.
6. Are reapplications required?
Yes, students must reapply each year for continued funding.
Final Takeaway
The Don Linklater Memorial Bursary empowers students to pursue critical environmental and resource management studies, enhancing regional expertise and supporting sustainable management of New Zealand’s rivers and ecosystems.
For more information, visit Horizons Regional Council.