McHugh & Shaw Greenhouse Gas Scholarship

We are offering a Greenhouse Gas Scholarship to a university student in Aotearoa New Zealand who is aspiring to work in the sustainability field and has a keen interest in carbon measurement and management. The scholarship includes the opportunity to attend a two-day online course by Carbon and Energy Professionals New Zealand (CEP) in order to learn about the technicalities of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory development, followed by a stint of paid work experience in the carbon auditing sector at McHugh & Shaw.   

Scholarship Programme

  • You will get the opportunity to gain paid work experience in carbon auditing during the university holidays (conditions to be discussed with the successful applicant). 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or (preferably) postgraduate degree at a New Zealand university in an environmental/climate-related degree OR finance/accounting with evidence of strong environmental/climate interest (eg. elected courses in the field) at the closing date of the application. 

  • Applicants must be available and have the means (computer and internet access) to attend the online course on 12th and 13th August 2025 (9.30am - 2.30pm each day). 

Applications

  • Applications open 01 June 2025 and close 18 July 2025 (COB).

  • Please send a CV and cover letter to info@mchugh-shaw.co.nz and include the following information: 

    • Name, location, email and phone.

    • University and degree in which you are currently enrolled, including any relevant courses and papers completed that include climate change, greenhouse gas measurement or mitigation, or financed emissions.

    • Where do you see yourself and your career in the next 5-10 years?

    • Why would you like to attend the GHG Inventory Training?

    • In your opinion what is the role of carbon measurement in addressing climate change? 

    • Any dates during which work experience would be possible/preferred (optional).  

Terms & Conditions

  • Our decision is final and will not be discussed further.  

  • The scholarship is not transferable and is not exchangeable for cash.  

  • Dates, length, hours, and the conditions of the work experience will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis with the successful applicant (note: this can be fully remote). We do not guarantee a minimum number of hours. The type of work will be dependent on the skills and experiences of the recipient of the scholarship.

  • Work experience will be paid at the at-the-time current living wage. 

  • The successful applicant agrees to be featured in our social media and online communications, including quote(s) and photos.   

  • Completing the work experience is no guarantee of any ongoing or future employment with McHugh & Shaw.

  • M&S expects to receive at least 72 hours notice if the successful applicant cannot attend the course.

  • If less than 72 hours, or no notice has been given, then the offer of work experience will be withdrawn.