Sir Roy McKenzie Deaf Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Sir Roy McKenzie Deaf Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Overview

The scholarship provides partial funding for deaf students studying at Victoria University of Wellington. It is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

1. Have a hearing loss of 70 dB or greater in the better ear (severe deafness).
2. Be enrolled in an undergraduate programme at second year or above, or in a postgraduate programme.

Selection Criteria

Selection is based on:

1. Demonstrated severe hearing loss and enrolment status as above.
2. Strong academic ability and, for postgraduate study, a focus on research or projects that benefit the deaf community.

Application Process

Eligible candidates must submit a completed online application by 4:30 pm on 1 November 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. The application can be accessed through the official scholarship page: Sir Roy McKenzie Deaf Scholarship application.

Award Value

The scholarship provides:

• NZD 5,000 for undergraduate recipients.
• NZD 10,000 for postgraduate recipients.

Award Conditions

Recipients are required to:

1. Write a thank‑you letter to the scholarship donor.
2. Submit a brief annual report detailing academic progress and future plans.