Malthus Classics Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Malthus Classics Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

This scholarship provides partial funding of up to NZD 5,000 for students pursuing Classics, Latin, or Greek at the undergraduate level.

Eligibility

Applicants must be full‑time students at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, majoring in Classical Studies, Latin, or Greek.

Eligible candidates are those enrolling in their second or third year of an undergraduate programme, or in the first year of an Honours degree in one of these subjects.

Selection Criteria

Recipients are chosen on the basis of academic merit and demonstrated passion for the subject, with financial hardship considered as a secondary factor.

Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply.

Application Process

A completed online application must be submitted by 4:30 pm on 1 Oct 2025. Supporting documents, including references, must also be received by this time.

The application link is Malthus Classics Scholarship application.

Award Details

The scholarship is valued at NZD 5,000 and will be applied toward tuition fees.

It cannot be deferred to a later year and may be held alongside other awards.

Additional Requirements

Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the donor at the start of the scholarship and submit an essay produced during the scholarship tenure at the end of the year.