Copyright Licensing New Zealand Master of Creative Writing Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025
The Copyright Licensing New Zealand Master of Creative Writing Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington offers NZD 5,000 to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents pursuing a Master’s in Creative Writing. Applications close 1 November 2025 and require a written overview of intended work that complies with copyright law. Preference is given to Māori and Pasifika applicants. Recipients must submit a thank‑you letter, a blog post, and may be invited to speak at the Authors Association First Writer’s Forum and join the NZ Society of Authors.
Eligible Degrees
Master's/Postgraduate (Not-STEM field)
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
New Zealand
Eligible Courses
Creative Writing
University
Victoria University of Wellington
Copyright Licensing New Zealand Master of Creative Writing Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025
This scholarship provides Partial Funding, NZD 5,000 to support students in the Creative Writing programme at Victoria University of Wellington. It is awarded annually to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, with particular encouragement for Māori and Pasifika candidates.
Key Details
- Degree: Masters in Creative Writing
- Provider: Victoria University of Wellington
- Deadline: 01 Nov, 2025
- Scholarship value: Partial Funding, NZD 5,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents; Māori and Pasifika students receive preference.
- The scholarship is linked to the MA Creative Writing programme at the International Institute of Modern Letters, and recipients must submit a written overview of their intended work that complies with copyright law.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must have applied to the MA Creative Writing programme at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and meet the citizenship/residency requirements outlined above.
Application Process
A completed online application must be submitted by the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. The application link is here.
Obligations for Recipients
- Write and send a thank‑you letter to the donor.
- Submit a blog post to be published on Copyright Licensing New Zealand’s website.
- Be prepared to speak at the Authors Association First Writer’s Forum in September.
- Receive a one‑year membership to the NZ Society of Authors, arranged through Copyright Licensing New Zealand.
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