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Five students with the "right stuff" -- a commitment to science and good communication skills -- have received Bayer science scholarships to help them with tertiary studies in areas ranging from neuroscience to optometry.

"Science and technology has a low profile in New Zealand and, despite high expenditure on education, unfortunately science and related subjects fare poorly," notes Bayer managing director David Hope-Cross. "We want to support and foster science students who will play a very important role in the future economy."

The chemical and pharmaceutical company will provide each student with $1,750 per year for the duration of their tertiary studies; it is the fifth year Bayer has made such awards.