Graduate Women Wellington - Masters by Thesis Scholarship

History and purpose

This scholarship was established in 1988 by Graduate Women Wellington and is offered to encourage postgraduate study by Women at masters by thesis level at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington.

Who is eligible?

• Applicants must be female students at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a Master's degree by Thesis.

Selection criteria

• The scholarship is open to female students (applicants must identify as female, including cis-gendered and trans-gendered) who are enrolled for a Masters degree by thesis at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington.
• The selection may take into account not only the academic merit of the applicants but also their financial needs, with regard to dependents.

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

• Details of proposed/current research
• Complete the Financial Information section of the application.

Selection process

The scholarships are awarded annually by a panel selected by the University Scholarships Committee or based on the academic merit of the applicants and their financial needs.  If in any year there is no suitable applicant no award shall be made.

Additional information

Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the donor of this scholarship.

The recipient is expected to attend a Graduate Women Wellington’s Branch meeting and carry out a three-minute presentation on their area of research.

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