D.F. McKenzie Award
History and purpose
The D.F. McKenzie Award has been funded by former friends, colleagues and students of the late Professor Emeritus Don McKenzie. The award has been established to recognise and celebrate Professor McKenzie's achievements as a scholar, teacher and New Zealander.
The award shall be open to students who are currently enrolled in an MA or PhD at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, in disciplines with which D.F. McKenzie was closely associated. These disciplines are: English, Film and Theatre, Media Studies, Music, Information Management, History, Art History, Māori Studies, Anthropology.
Who is Eligible?
- Applicants must be currently studying in an MA or PhD at Victoria University of Wellington
- Applicants must be studying in one of these disciplines: English, Film and Theatre, Media Studies, Music, Information Management, History, Art History, Māori Studies, Anthropology
Selection Criteria
The award shall be made on the basis of the merits of the application. Preference will be given to a student whose academic focus lies in one of Don McKenzie's special interest areas such as: bibliography and the history of the book; libraries and librarianship; theatre history; Renaissance and 18th century drama; NZ Theatre; NZ music.
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 research topic
- A supporting statement from supervisor (to be requested via the online application)
Selection process
The successful recipient will be selected by a panel consisting of the Head of School of English, Film and Theatre and the Reader at the Wai-te-ata Press.
Additional information
Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the donor of this scholarship.
Regulations and conditions
- 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.
- 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.
- The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
- The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
- 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.
- Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
- 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