A C RAYNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - NEW ZEALAND
International Region : New Zealand
Last date
31/03/2026
Reward
99,034
Qualification
Other
Post
Post Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
A C RAYNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - NEW ZEALAND
A scholarship is available to a student studying for a Master's degree in any area of economics including economic policy. Tony Rayner was Professor of Economics at Lincoln University from 1985 to 1990, after a distinguished career at the University of Canterbury between 1966 and 1984. Professor Rayner was an outstanding teacher of economics and a dedicated supervisor of post-graduate students. His research output included articles in the best journals of econometrics, before he devoted himself more to applying economic principles to important international and national policy issues. At the time of his untimely death, Professor Rayner was undertaking research projects for the World Bank on agriculture and world trade, and was convenor of the economic monitoring group of the New Zealand Planning Council. Professor Rayner presided over the internal reviews that resulted in the introduction of Lincoln University’s Bachelor of Commerce and Management degree in 1990. A full obituary and list of publications is recorded in New Zealand Economic Papers, 24 (1990), pp. 140-144. ITEM DISCRIPTION Name A C RAYNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Provided by Lincoln University Purpose Scholarship is available to a student studying for a Master's degree in any area of economics
- Region
- International Region : New Zealand
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Post Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/03/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is March 31, 2026.
Eligibility
- Applications are invited from any student intending to, or currently studying for a Masters degree in any area of economics including economic policy.
- New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and international students are eligible to apply.
- Full time and part time students are eligible to apply.
- Current Scholarship holders may reapply in a subsequen
Award & availability
Stated amount: 99,034 Number of awards: 1 Value: $1,200 NZD total value 1
Application
No information available. Candidates shall submit applications by 31st March annually to the Lincoln University Scholarships office on the application form provided.
Selection process
Selection Criteria The Scholarship shall be awarded based on the following criteria.
- The relevance of the planned research to economics or economic policy in New Zealand.
- Academic merit Selection Committee The Scholarship shall be awarded by the Lincoln University Council on the recommendation of a Selection Committee which shall comprise:
- The Convenor of the Lincoln University Scholarships Committee (or nominee)
- Mrs E.H. Rayner (or nominee)
- The Professor of Economics at Lincoln University (or nominee) The Selection Committee may refrain from making an award if, in their opinion, there is no applicant of sufficient merit. Other Info Payments Full payment shall be made to the student by the Scholarships Office on notification from the Selection Committee of the successful applicant. Co-Tenure The Scholarship may be held with any other scholarship, bursary, prize or fellowship, unless the conditions of the other award preclude it.
Contact
grow@lincoln.ac.nz +64 3 423 0000 0800 10 60 10 PO Box 85084 Ellesmere Junction Road Lincoln University Lincoln 7647, Canterbury New Zealand Apply Now https://www.lincoln.ac.nz/assets/Uploads/A-C-Rayner-Application-form-update-RB.pdf