Jack Pearce Research Scholarship in History at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Jack Pearce Research Scholarship in History at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

This scholarship provides partial funding of NZD 25,000 for students undertaking a Master’s by thesis or PhD in History at Victoria University of Wellington. It is open to all nationalities and supports both full‑time and part‑time study on a pro‑rata basis.

Key Details

• Degree: Masters, PhD
• Field: Humanities and Social Sciences – History
• Provider: Victoria University of Wellington
• Value: Partial Funding, NZD 25,000
• Deadline: 31 Oct, 2025

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any required supporting documents by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Eligibility

1. The scholarship is open to Master’s by thesis or PhD students researching History at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, including those transferring from other universities.
2. Both domestic and international students are eligible, with part‑time students supported on a pro‑rata basis.

Selection Process

1. Award decisions are based primarily on academic merit and the University’s ability to supervise the proposed research, with preference for Master’s by thesis candidates; PhD applicants may be considered if no suitable Master’s candidates are available, and financial need may be taken into account when applicants are equally qualified.
2. If no suitable applicant is identified in a given year, the scholarship will not be awarded and the funds will be reinvested.

Application Link: Apply here

Award Amount: NZD 25,000, paid toward tuition fees with any remaining amount provided as a stipend.

Recipient Requirements

1. Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the donor and submit an end‑of‑year progress report.
2. The scholarship may not be held concurrently with other major postgraduate scholarships.