Awards and Scholarships by Branches and Technical Groups
Auckland Branch
Hume Prize
GT Memorial Award
Arthur Mead Environmental Award
Technician of the year Award
Canterbury Branch
Templin Scroll Competition
Canterbury Westland Science fair
Hawkes Bay Branch
Hawkes Bay Science Fair Award
Maintenance Engineering Society of New Zealand
MESNZ Engineering Scholarships
New Zealand Geotechnical Society
NZ Geomechanics Award
New Zealand National Society for Earthquake Engineering
Otto Glogau Award
Earthquake Engineering Research Scholarship
Northland Branch
The Professional Engineers Bursary
Otago Branch
Polytech Prize
Otago Science fair
Taranaki Branch
Taranaki Engineering Scholarship
Graduates Paper
The Technical Group on Water
Brian Brown Memorial Award
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Branch
IPENZ Waikato/Bay of Plenty Branch Scholarship (Wintec)
IPENZ Waikato/Bay of Plenty Branch Scholarship (University of Waikato)
University of Waikato IPENZ Waikato/BOP Branch Design Award
Wellington Branch
Wellington Branch Activities Award
Best Student
Wellington Region Science Fair Award
Wellington Public Speaking Award
Auckland Branch
The Hume Prize, for the best paper presented by a member of the branch at a branch meeting during the year. The award is in the form of a sum of money.
The G T Murray Memorial Award, for the best paper presented by a student or graduate member. Two prizes are presented annually, for the best practical and the best theoretical paper. The awards are in the form of sums of money.
The Arthur Mead Environmental Award, given to an Auckland branch member whose submission for a predominantly engineering work best exemplifies care for, and consideration of, environmental values. The award is in the form of a metal plaque.
Technician of the Year Award, given to an outstanding student in the final year of the NZCE course at each of the following institutions - Auckland Technical Institute, UNITEC and Manukau Polytechnic. The awards are in the form of sums of money.
Canterbury Branch
The Templin Scroll Competition. J R Templin, a prominent consultant electrical engineer, was the first Chairman of the Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Institution of Engineers. Throughout his career he took a keen interest in the Engineering Society. In 1941 he donated the Templin Scroll Award to the society and followed this with a further donation of the Templin Prize in 1945. His awards were made with the intention of encouraging engineers in the art of presenting their subject to others. The competition is open to any student taking a regular course of study at the Engineering School who is a financial member of the Engineering Society. The Templin Scroll is awarded for the best written and presented paper. The award consists of the Scroll, to be engraved with the name of the winner, and a sum of money. The Templin Prize is awarded for the best written technical paper. The award consists of a sum of money.
The Senior and Junior Prizes for the Applied Sciences Division, Canterbury Westland Science Fair. Both awards consist of a sum of money.
Maintenance Engineering Society of New Zealand
As part of the MESNZ objective “To encourage New Zealand training into tertiary education and technology”, a MESNZ Scholarship worth up to $5,000 is to be offered each year, for the specific purpose of covering tuition fees. This scholarship is available to assist students commencing study towards a MESNZ/IPENZ accredited engineering degree, diploma or certificate from any year level.
Applications are sought from candidates interested in maintenance engineering as a career. Students from anywhere in New Zealand are encouraged to apply the MESNZ scholarship. Students with links to MESNZ through work or other avenues are urged to apply.
For up to date information on this scholarship please visit http://www.mesnz.org.nz/scholarship/
Hawke Bay Branch
The IPENZ Award for the best exhibit in the Hawke Bay Science Fair. Presented for the exhibit with the greatest engineering aspect. The award is in the form of a sum of money.
New Zealand Geotechnical Society
The New Zealand Geomechanics Society Award is offered annually for the best paper published during the three years ending 31 July preceding the date of the award. All society members who are authors of any paper published within the previous three years are eligible, provided that at least one author is a member and the paper is nominated in writing by a member during the current year. The criteria for selection of the award paper are merit and the degree to which the paper advances the object of the society. The award is in the form of a sum of money for the purchase of books, plus a certificate.
New Zealand National Society for Earthquake Engineering
The Otto Glogau Award is offered annually to the author presenting the best paper during the three years ending 30 June preceding the date of the award. Those eligible are authors, whether members or non-members, of any paper published in the Society's quarterly magazine, the Bulletin within the previous three years; also, authors of any paper published elsewhere provided at least one is a member and the paper is nominated in writing by a member during the current year. The criteria for selection of the award paper are merit and the degree to which the paper advances the objects of the society. The award is in the form of a sum of money to purchase books, plus a certificate.
The Earthquake Engineering Research Scholarship is awarded annually, and is in the form of a grant to assist a person to undertake research in any field related to earthquake engineering at any New Zealand university. A condition of the scholarship grant is that, at the end of the term, the recipient shall produce a publication, relating to the research undertaken, suitable for publishing in the Bulletin.
Northland Branch
The Professional Engineers Bursary, is operating to provide finance to assist young Northlanders into engineering courses.
Otago Branch
The Polytech Prize, presented to the top engineering student. The award is in the form of a sum of money.
The Science Fair Prize, presented to the best engineering-related entry. The award is in the form of a sum of money.
Taranaki Branch
Taranaki Engineering Scholarship. Up to two awards are given each year to Taranaki students who have attended school or polytechnic for at least two years and are in their second year of university study for a Bachelor of Engineering degree at Auckland or Canterbury University. Total maximum value per year is $1000.
Graduates Paper. An award is presented to the graduate who presents the best paper at the President's visit to the branch. The award is in the form of a substantial gift.
The Technical Group on Water
The Brian Brown Memorial Award, instituted in 1980 as an award of the Technical Group on Water, is presented to the author of the best paper on a water subject presented at the annual IPENZ Conference.
The amalgamation in 1992 of TGW with the New Zealand Water Supply and Disposal Association gave rise to the NZ Water and Wastes Association. This award which is made by the NZWWA, takes the form of a wall plaque and a sum of money. It recognises the work of Brian Brown, and roots of the current association.
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Branch
IPENZ Waikato/Bay of Plenty Branch Scholarship (Wintec)
This scholarship was established in 2003 by the IPENZ Waikato/Bay of Plenty Branch. One scholarship of $1500.00 will be awarded each year. The scholarship is open to students who enrol at Waikato Institute of Technology in their first year of study in one of the following programmes:
- National Diploma in Engineering ( Mechanical) (Level 6), or
- Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
More information about this award including closing dates is available on the Wintec website at http://www.wintec.ac.nz/index.asp?pageId=2145826473
IPENZ Waikato/Bay of Plenty Branch Scholarship (University of Waikato)
All students wishing to be considered for the IPENZ Waikato/BoP Branch Scholarship must be
enrolled at the University of Waikato and must apply on the official application form which is to be
submitted by 31 March of the year of tenure.
For up to date information on this scholarship please visit http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/scholarships_and_prizes.shtml
University of Waikato IPENZ Waikato/BOP Branch Design Award
The design of innovative, useful, safe and resource-efficient artefacts is a key role that distinguishes engineering from other professions. The final engineering design project is therefore, in many ways, the culmination and synthesis of much that an engineering student has learned during their course of study. The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Branch of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) wishes to recognise excellence in engineering design among students completing their final year of study at the
For more information on this award please contact Alice.Baucke@fonterra.com
Wellington Branch
The IPENZ Wellington Branch Activities Award can be presented to the person who, in the opinion of the branch chairperson, has done the most during the year to promote the activities of the branch. The award is in the form of a diploma.
The IPENZ Wellington Branch Engineering Student Award, established in 1983, is presented annually to a student of Victoria University who has successfully completed Engineering Intermediate and who is to proceed with full-time study for an approved engineering degree at a New Zealand university. The award is in the form of a sum of money.
Prizes for Best Student and Graduate Papers can be offered annually at a specific meeting of the branch. Selection by branch committee members and/or invited guest(s) is based on presentation 80 percent) and topic (20 percent). The prizes are open to non-members as well as members. The awards are in the form of sums of money. Some secondary school science fairs are also supported.
The Wellington Region Secondary Schools Science Fair Prize(s), awarded annually for the exhibit(s) most successfully portraying a technological principle as judged by members of the branch committee. The awards are in the form of sums of money.
The IPENZ Wellington Public Speaking Group Competitions for prepared and impromptu speeches. Cups are presented to major place winners, together with cash prizes.
