Scholarships Committee
Terms of Reference
- To advise and assist in the preparation of regulations for new scholarships, prizes and awards, and the amendment of regulations for existing scholarships, prizes and awards.
- To recommend the awarding of such scholarships, prizes and awards as may be entrusted to it.
- To rank applications and make recommendations to outside bodies for scholarships and awards.
- To review cases referred by the Manager of the Scholarships Office for assistance and commentary on policy decision.
Membership
- Two members of Education Committee nominated by the Chair of Education Committee, following consultation with Education Committee.
- The Chair of the Education Committee (or nominee) (Chair).
- The Manager, Scholarships Office.
- Up to two co-opted members where additional subject matter expertise would be beneficial.
- The Director, Alumni Relations and Development (or nominee).
- The Director, International Office (or nominee).
Excluding ex-officio members ( Chair of Education Committee (or nominee) and the Manager of the Scholarships Office), members of the Scholarships Committee shall serve for a term not exceeding three years, unless sooner resigning as a member, and shall be eligible to serve for one further term not exceeding three years.
- Scholarships Committee may also make decisions via email between meetings.
- The Chair may delegate authority to the Manager of the Scholarships Office to approve minor amendments to regulations for undergraduate and sub-doctoral scholarships, prizes and awards between meetings.
A quorum of four committee members must be in attendance for a meeting to take place.
The Scholarships Committee reports to Education Committee, which in turn reports to Senate.
Committee members and term of office
| Two members of Education Committee | Holds office until |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor L Wilkinson-Meyers | 31.01.2028 |
| Professor N Singhal |
31.01.2027 |
| Chair of the Education Committee (Chair) | Holds office until |
|---|---|
| Professor S Young (Chair) | Ex officio |
| Manager of the Scholarships Office | Holds office until |
|---|---|
| Ms M Crannigan Allen | Ex officio |
| In attendance |
|---|
| Mrs A Kaur Kharbanda, Doctoral Scholarships Specialist |
| Ms E Milne, Scholarships Regulations and Communications Adviser |
Committee Secretary
Ms E Milne
Email: e.milne@auckland.ac.nz
Schedule of meetings
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| 12 February 2026 | 2.00pm |
| 9 April 2026 | 2.00pm |
| 11 June 2026 | 2.00pm |
| 13 August 2026 | 2.00pm |
| 8 October 2026 | 2.00pm |
| 10 December 2026 | 2.00pm |