Te Papa Scholarships, The Dame Cheryll Sotheran Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025
The Dame Cheryll Sotheran Memorial Scholarship offers partial funding of up to NZD 6,000 for Master’s students in Museum and Heritage Studies at Victoria University of Wellington. Applications close on 18 Oct 2025 and are open to all nationalities. Candidates must submit a personal statement, CV, two references, and a research outline.
Eligible Degrees
Master's/Postgraduate (STEM field)
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
New Zealand
Eligible Courses
Humanities and Social Sciences
University
Victoria University of Wellington
The Dame Cheryll Sotheran Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship provides partial funding of up to NZD 6,000 for a one‑year full‑time Master’s by thesis in Museum and Heritage Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.
Eligibility
- Open to all nationalities.
- Applicants must be current Master’s by thesis students in Museum and Heritage Studies or a closely related field at Victoria University of Wellington.
Selection Criteria
- Research proposal must be relevant to Te Papa and have the potential to impact professional practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Application Requirements
- Personal statement outlining interest in museums and career aspirations.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Two references.
- Brief outline of the proposed research.
Application Process
Submit a completed online application by 4.30 pm on 18 Oct 2025. The application portal can be accessed here.
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