Wellington Historical and Early Settlers Association James E. Worsfold Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Wellington Historical and Early Settlers Association James E. Worsfold Scholarship

This scholarship provides Partial Funding of NZD 5,000 to support research in New Zealand history at Victoria University of Wellington.

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled or intending to enrol in a BA (Hons), MA, or PhD at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, with research focused on the history of the Wellington region.

Application Process

A completed online application must be submitted by the deadline of 31 Mar, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Selection Criteria

The selection process prioritises candidates whose research emphasises 19th‑century history.

1. Enrollment or intent to enrol in a BA (Hons), MA, or PhD programme in New Zealand history that includes the Wellington region.
2. Preference given to research focusing on 19th‑century aspects.

Award Details

The scholarship value is Partial Funding, NZD 5,000, paid in two equal instalments. The first instalment is provided at the beginning of the scholarship year, and the second after the recipient delivers a lecture to the Wellington Historical and Early Settlers’ Association on their thesis topic and findings.

Recipient Obligations

Recipients must:

1. Provide a letter of thanks to the donor within one month of receiving the award.
2. Present a lecture to the Wellington Historical and Early Settlers’ Association on their thesis topic and findings at a mutually agreed date.

For the official application form and further information, please visit the scholarship page.