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 A-grade students from New Zealand universities were today presented with Freemasons scholarships totaling $250,000 by HRH The Duke of Gloucester. Ten students were awarded post-graduate scholarships of $10,000 and 25 students university scholarships of $6,000.
The Duke of Gloucester, who is also the founding Chancellor of the University of Worcester, presented the awards during a brief visit to New Zealand.
Over the last 32 years, Freemasons New Zealand has provided scholarships in excess of $3.5 million to 922 students at Auckland, AUT, Waikato, Massey, Victoria, Canterbury, Lincoln and Otago universities, making The Freemasons Charity one of the country’s largest, privately-funded university scholarship programmes.
Freemasons Grand Secretary, Laurence Milton, says applicants must not only be consistent A-grade students completing their degrees, but they must also play an active role in their community.
“As Freemasons we are delighted to assist those who display excellence and encourage them to use their skills and abilities in making our society a better place.”
“Today we have helped psychologists studying subjects as varied as the causes of depression in ante-natal couples, deliberate self-injury, and brothers and sisters of cancer survivors. Scientists will progress their study in mechatronics, neurophysiology, and medical physics, and other Freemasons scholars will make their mark in a variety of careers.
“What unites these high-achieving students is their recognition of and involvement in community service as well as academic success. As they will be our leaders of tomorrow, Freemasonry is honored to be able to reward their merit and further encourage their application.
“Education is an investment in New Zealand’s future, and we are delighted to empower another 35 students with scholarships,” says Laurence Milton.
21 May 2010
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2010 Freemasons Charity University Scholarship Recipients
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Name
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Hometown
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University
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Degree/Study
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Awarded
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Elizabeth Silcock
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Hokitika
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AUT
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Master of Philosophy
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Post Graduate
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Eleanor Riddick
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Whakatane
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Auckland
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Doctorate of Clinical Psychology
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Post Graduate
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Sanket Srinivasa
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Pakuranga, Auckland
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Auckland
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PhD Novel strategies to enhance recovery after major colorectal surgery
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Post Graduate
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Elizabeth Chan
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West Harbour
Auckland
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Auckland
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Bachelor of Arts/LLB conjoint degree
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University
|
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Max Harris
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Wellington
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Auckland
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Bachelor of Arts/LLB Honours
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University
|
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Renee Johansen
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North Shore City
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Auckland
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Bachelor of Science in Ecology
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University
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Alex Petty
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Epsom, Auckland
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Auckland
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Bachelor of Optometry
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University
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James Tremlett
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Howick, Auckland
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Auckland
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Bachelor of Arts Honours
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University
|
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Melanie Haeata
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Hamilton
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Waikato
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Postgraduate Diploma in clinical psychology/Masters Soc Science
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Post Graduate
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Vanessa Cameron-Lewis
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Bethells Beach
Auckland
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Waikato
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Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours
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University
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Irene Lichtwark
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Cambridge
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Waikato
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Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours)
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University
|
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Claire Mulholland
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Te Awamutu
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Waikato
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Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
|
University
|
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Steven Rae
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Mt Maunganui
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Waikato
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Bachelor of Management Studies/Bachelor of Sciences
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University
|
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Kirsty Furness
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North Shore City
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Massey
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Doctorate of Clinical Psychology
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Post Graduate
|
|
Holly Andrewes
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Kerikeri
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Massey
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Bachelor of Veterinary Science
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University
|
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Daniel Lamb
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Palmerston North
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Massey
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Bachelor of Business Studies/Bachelor of Science(Computers)
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University
|
|
Matilda Newton
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Wanganui
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Massey
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Bachelor of Science Honours
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University
|
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Melissa Wolfe
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Blenheim
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Massey
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Postgraduate certificate education psychology.
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University
|
|
Robyn Langlands
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Wellington
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Victoria
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PhD in Psychology
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Post Graduate
|
|
Jane Chewings
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Te Aro, Wellington
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Victoria
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Bachelor of Science in Geology
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University
|
|
Joshua Foster
|
Havelock North
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Victoria
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Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Psychology
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University
|
|
Corinna Howland
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Kelburn, Wellington
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Victoria
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Bachelor of Arts Anthropology and History
|
University
|
|
Brendan Vercoelen
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Lower Hutt
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Victoria
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Bachelor of Engineering Computer Systems engineering
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University
|
|
Giuliana Bernardi
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Middleton,
Christchurch
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Lincoln
|
Post graduate Diploma in Applied science
|
Post graduate
|
|
Simon Donaldson
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Westmoreland,
Christchurch
|
Canterbury
|
Master of Science Pschology
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Post Graduate
|
|
Rosemary Baird
|
Spreydon,
Christchurch
|
Canterbury
|
PhD History
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University
|
|
John-Luke Day
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Fendalton,
Christchurch
|
Canterbury
|
LLB HonoursBachelor of Arts Political Science
|
University
|
|
Rosa Hughes-Currie
|
Waltham,
Christchurch
|
Canterbury
|
Bachelor of Science Physics and Astronomy
|
University
|
|
Craig Muir
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Sockburn,
Christchurch
|
Canterbury
|
Doctor of Philosophy structural engineering
|
University
|
|
Matthew Shaw
|
Wellington
|
Otago
|
PhD How domestic violence was prevented in two Gambian villages
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Post Graduate
|
|
Svend Tolson
|
Dunedin
|
Otago
|
PhD School of Commerce
|
Post Graduate
|
|
Gareth Benic
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Wanganui
|
Otago
|
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
|
University
|
|
Olivia Faull
|
Merivale,
Christchurch
|
Otago
|
BSc Neuroscience Bach Physical Education Sports Science
|
University
|
|
Julien Van Mellaerts
|
Dargaville
|
Otago
|
Bachelor of Music Honours
|
University
|
|
Anthony Wicks
|
Whitby, Porirua
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Otago
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Bach of Arts Honours/Bachelor of Law Honours
|
University
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