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John Edwards Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Honours |
|---|---|
| Value | $4,500 |
| Close date | Monday, 15 December 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Established in 2023 by the University of Otago, this scholarship is generously funded by Margaret Edwards, wife of the late Dr John Lewis Edwards ONZM (1940鈥2020). Dr Edwards was an associate professor in dentistry at the University of Otago, and a specialist and pioneer in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), for which he was a tireless champion. The aim of this scholarship is to promote research in oral and maxillofacial surgery and related fields (e.g. OMF pathology and medicine) in 爆走黑料, and to encourage recipients to develop their knowledge and skills in this discipline. It is specifically targeted at undergraduate BDS honours students undertaking a dissertation or research project in the area of oral and maxillofacial surgery or related disciplines.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be a 爆走黑料 citizen or 爆走黑料 Residence Class Visa Holder, enrolled (or intending to enrol) in a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Honours (BDS(Hons)) degree, and engaged in (or intending to undertake) a BDS(Hons) dissertation or research project in an area applicable to oral and maxillofacial surgery, or related topics in oral medicine or pathology. The following factors shall be considered in awarding the scholarship: the applicant's academic record and the relevance of the proposed dissertation or research project to oral and maxillofacial surgery or related disciplines.