Frank Healy Scholarship in Law
History and purpose
This scholarship was established in 2020 by the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation through a bequest from alumnus Francis John Healy who graduated (1954) with a degree in Law. Frank Healy spent his professional career as a highly regarded Patent Attorney in Wellington. He maintained a close relationship with Victoria University continuing a lifelong interest in learning, especially languages. He lived in Kelburn and regularly frequented the University library and attended public lectures. He was a prolific reader and enjoyed travel. He recognised the value of a good education and encouraged young people to pursue a tertiary or trades education. Frank was a modest man from humble beginnings who was generous to the community especially in the areas of education and health.
The purpose of this scholarship is to financially assist second and third year Māori and Pasifika undergraduate students of Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Law. The scholarships are for those who consider themselves disadvantaged in regard to either economic, educational or social circumstances.
Who is eligible?
- This scholarship is open to applications from Māori and Pasifika students who are currently enrolled in 200 or 300 level LAWS courses and experiencing some form of disadvantage (economic, educational or social).
- Definition of ‘Disadvantage’: A disadvantaged student in “one who, despite facing significant obstacles, has prepared himself or herself for a university education”.
The following are examples of circumstances of what may qualify as evidence of disadvantage:
- Coming from a low-income, single-parent or rurally-isolated family environment
- Coming from a family which was partially or wholly dependent upon government assistance
- Coming from a family in which few or no members have attended university
- Attending a low-decile school or one which had a high drop-out rate
- Attending a primary or secondary school whose student body comprised 50 percent or greater minority students
- Being raised in a family environment in which English was a second language.
Selection criteria
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in 200 or 300 level LAWS courses, in a minimum of 50% LAWS courses
- Applicants should be of either Māori or Pasifika descent
- Applicants must be experiencing some form of disadvantage or hardship.
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
- Complete the financial section of the online application.
- A personal statement.
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Selection Process
Successful candidates will be chosen by a committee comprising of appropriate staff from the Victoria University of Wellington Faculty of Law.
Additional information
Recipients must write a letter of thanks to specified members of the donor’s family (addressed to the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation) and provide an end of year progress report if requested.
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 4.30 pm 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 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 Te Herenga Waka—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