Ruth and Oswald L Kraus Innovator-in-Residence Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025
The Ruth and Oswald L Kraus Innovator-in-Residence Scholarship offers NZD 12,000 to support a one-trimester residency at Victoria University of Wellington’s Wai-te-ata Press. It targets Masters students in Architecture, Design, Humanities, Social Sciences, Music, Technology, or Science, with a deadline of 22 September 2025. The award includes a stipend and tuition contribution, requiring 400 hours of on-site work to produce creative outputs.
Eligible Degrees
Master's/Postgraduate (STEM field)
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
New Zealand
Eligible Courses
Architecture, Design, Humanities and Social Sciences, Music, Technology and Science
University
Victoria University of Wellington
Ruth and Oswald L Kraus Innovator-in-Residence Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025
This scholarship provides NZD 12,000 in partial funding for a one-trimester residency at Wai-te-ata Press, supporting creative exploration in writing, publishing, and interdisciplinary projects.
Key Details:
- Eligible Degrees: Masters in Architecture, Design, Humanities, Social Sciences, Music, Technology, or Science
- Provider: Victoria University of Wellington
- Application Deadline: 22 September 2025
- Scholarship Value: NZD 12,000 (NZD 8,000 stipend + NZD 4,000 tuition support)
Open to all nationalities, the award requires applicants to be current or future Victoria University of Wellington Masters students. The residency spans 10 weeks (400 hours) during Trimester Three (November–February), focusing on producing publications, exhibitions, or talks through collaboration with artists and writers.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must have completed at least two years of study at Victoria University of Wellington and be enrolled or planning to enroll the following year.
- Recipients must dedicate 400 hours to on-site work at Wai-te-ata Press to complete required creative outputs.
Selection Focus: Demonstrated professional practice, innovative thinking, and evidence of successful project execution are essential for selection.
Application Process: Submit a completed online application by the 22 September 2025 deadline. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Award Structure: The NZD 12,000 comprises:
- NZD 8,000 stipend paid in three instalments (initial, mid-point upon progress report, and final)
- NZD 4,000 paid directly to the University for tuition and fees
Remaining funds may cover materials, exhibitions, or promotion. Selected candidates gain access to Wai-te-ata Press facilities, technical support, and VUW’s creative community, with a final report archived at the Press and VUW Development Office.
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