Shimon Weinroth Prize in Poetry at University of Auckland 2026
The Shimon Weinroth Prize in Poetry at the University of Auckland offers partial funding of NZD 600 for undergraduate, master's, and PhD students in Poetry or Creative Writing. The application deadline is 10 August 2026, and eligible candidates are automatically considered without a separate application.
Eligible Degrees
Doctorate (PhD)
Eligible Nationalities
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, France, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Ireland, United Arab Emirates
Destination
New Zealand
Eligible Courses
Poetry, Creative Writing (with poetry focus)
University
The University of Auckland
Shimon Weinroth Prize in Poetry at University of Auckland 2026
The Shimon Weinroth Prize in Poetry is available for students pursuing undergraduate, master's, or PhD degrees in Poetry or Creative Writing with a poetry focus at the University of Auckland. The scholarship provides partial funding worth NZD 600 annually. Applicants must submit the best piece of poetry demonstrating focus and commitment to writing poetry.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must meet one of the following academic conditions in the year of consideration: produce a PhD in Creative Practice with a focus on poetry, achieve a B+ or higher in the Master of Creative Writing (poetry focus), complete a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) specialising in poetry with a B+ or higher, or complete a Stage 3 poetry course with a B+ or higher.
Application Process
Students are nominated to the Scholarships Office, and no separate application is necessary as all eligible applicants are automatically considered for the award. The annual value of the Prize is $600.
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