17 July 2000 New Lincoln scholarship for environmental protection research

A new scholarship is being offered by Lincoln University for doctoral-level research in assessing the extent to which companies help to protect the environment.

Known as the Trucost Scholarship, it is for PhD study focusing specifically on indices of environmental sustainability and it is open to those with appropriate first or second degrees and a commitment to environmental sustainability.

The scholarship has been established this year by Lincoln University in association with Trucost, an international company that aims to create a worldwide business index of environmental sustainability.

Valued at $12,000 per year for a maximum tenure period of three years, the scholarship is offered through Lincoln University's Environmental Management and Design Division.

Applications for the first award of the scholarship close on 31 July and forms are available from Lincoln University's Scholarships Office.

The Trucost Scholarship is the second new scholarship to be offered by Lincoln University this year in the environmental area and it complements the $6000 per year Lady Isaac Scholarship in Nature Conservation announced recently for those studying towards a masters degree.

Ian Collins, Journalist, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand