Anstiss-Garland Charitable Trust Postgraduate Scholarship

History and purpose

This scholarship was established in 2014 by the Anstiss-Garland Charitable Trust. The Trust was established following the death of Diana Anstiss in 2012. She and Lilian Garland were companions for many years and both had an interest in helping those in need and those who could be considered disadvantaged in society. Diana’s professional career included working for the Prison Service and she was the Assistant Manager at Arohata Women’s Prison before she retired.

The purpose of this scholarship is to support postgraduate students studying social justice in areas relating to rehabilitation and restorative justice.

Who is eligible?

• Applicants must be full-time postgraduate students studying at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington.
• Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or Permanent Residents.
• Students from any course of study which focuses on social justice but students studying Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Law and Restorative Justice are encouraged to apply.
• Students holding a full three-year PhD scholarship are not eligible to apply.

Selection criteria

• Applicants must be postgraduate students at Victoria University of Wellington.
• Applicants must be currently studying in areas which relate to social justice such as prevention of recidivism, minority group representation in court and prisons or youth crime or restorative justice.
• Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or Permanent Residents.

Application process

A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.

Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.

Scholarship specific documentation

• A brief description of your area of study or the research topic you are currently undertaking
• A reference from an academic or Supervisor (to be requested via the online application)

Selection process

The Head of School, School of Social and Cultural Studies or their nominee, in consultation with the Criminology Programme Director, will select a shortlist of candidates for consideration by the Trustees of the Anstiss-Garland Charitable Trust. The final decision will be made by the Trustees.

Additional information

The Trustees of the Anstiss-Garland Charitable Trust require a report at the conclusion of the scholarship period.

Recipients will be required to write a letter of thanks to the Trustees of the Anstiss-Garland Charitable Trust.

Regulations and conditions

1. A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4:30pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
2. All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being fully enrolled in a full-year programme (full-time will be at the level of points considered by Studylink as full-time) within the stipulated criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
3. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
4. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
5. Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve a satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
6. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
7. At the discretion of the Deciding Authority, the application of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship may be modified in special circumstances or to avoid hardship to any candidate for the Scholarship.

Contact

Scholarships Office
scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz
Phone 0800 04 04 04