Glenys Wood Memorial Scholarship
History and purpose
This scholarship has been funded by Initiatives of Change New Zealand in memory of Glenys Wood, who was a lifelong supporter and full-time worker for Initiatives of Change and who introduced the international Creators of Peace programme to New Zealand.
Initiatives of Change is a global movement of people working together to build trust across the world's divides and has been committed to working for change for almost a century. It is a movement that encourages global change through personal transformation ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’. Creators of Peace is a movement transforming, empowering and engaging women in peace creation for all and is active in 50+ countries.
Initiatives of Change New Zealand wishes to celebrate Glenys Wood’s passion and commitment to building peace and trust and promoting healing where needed in her local community, in wider New Zealand, and in the world and her consistent encouragement of the change-makers of tomorrow. This scholarship has been established to support emerging change makers in their studies.
To learn more about Initiatives of Change and Creators of Peace please visit iofc.org and creatorsofpeace.org
This scholarship is for students undertaking or intending to undertake an Honours or Masters degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in areas related to Peace Building or Peace Studies, Trust Building, Conflict Resolution, addressing Historical Injustice, Restorative Justice, Social Cohesion, Community building and promoting cross-cultural understanding, Change Making or Ethical Leadership.
Who is eligible?
- Applicants must be undertaking study in areas related to Peace Building or Peace Studies, Trust Building, Conflict Resolution, addressing Historical Injustice, Restorative Justice, Social Cohesion, Community building and promoting cross-cultural understanding, Change Making or Ethical Leadership
- Applicants must be enrolled, or intending to enrol part-time or full time, in an Honours or Master’s degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
- Applicants must be either New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents.
Selection criteria
The scholarship will be awarded to a student undertaking or intending to undertake a postgraduate degree within an area of study related to themes of peace and trust building and ethical leadership, which are two of the key focus areas of the international organisation of Initiatives of Change.
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 personal statement outlining the current or intended area of study or research and how this relates to Peace Building or Peace Studies, Trust Building, Conflict Resolution, addressing Historical Injustice, Restorative Justice, Social Cohesion, Community building and promoting cross-cultural understanding, Change Making or Ethical Leadership. Please include your motivation for undertaking your study or research in this area.
- Academic transcript.
- One academic reference.
Selection process
Selection will be made by the University Research Scholarships Committee.
Additional information
The successful recipient must write a letter of thanks to Initiatives of Change New Zealand including their intended area/topic of research or study.
The Scholarship will be paid as a stipend in monthly instalments.
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 part-time or full-time programme within the stipulated criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
- The Scholarship may be deferred to a later year, but only in exceptional circumstances, at the sole discretion of the recipient’s supervisor.
- 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 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.
- A copy of the completed work of research will be submitted to the donor organisation upon completion of the programme of study (a digital format is acceptable).
- Initiatives of Change New Zealand asks the successful recipient to give a short and informal presentation (either in person or online) introducing themselves and informing the association of about their area/topic of research or study
Contact
Scholarships Office
scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz
Phone 0800 04 04 04