Victoria University English Literature Scholarships for New Zealand Students 2014
Victoria University is inviting applications for English Literature scholarship available for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents only. The scholarship will be available for undertaking Honours, Masters or PhD studies at Victoria University or at an approved overseas institution (for students who have completed their undergraduate studies at Victoria University). The value of the Scholarship will be approximately $1,000. The successful applicant will be chosen on the basis of their academic transcript and an application form. The application deadline is 31 March 2015.
- Scholarships are awarded in Medieval, Old English or New Zealand literature.
- Scholarships are available for pursuing Honours, Masters or PhD studies at Victoria University or at an approved overseas institution (for students who have completed their undergraduate studies at Victoria University).
- Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand is providing these scholarships.
- New Zealand or Overseas (for students who have completed their undergraduate studies at Victoria University).
- This Scholarship has been established by Lloyd Geering in memory of his wife Elaine Geering. Elaine, who was undertaking a PhD in English Literature at Victoria up until the time of her death in 2001, was particularly interested in Old English and Medieval Literature.
- This English Literature scholarship is awarded for one year.
- The value of the Scholarship will be approximately $1,000.
- The successful applicant will be chosen on the basis of their academic transcript and an application form. The selection panel shall consist of the Head of the School of English, Film and Theatre (or nominee) and the convenor of the Scholarships Office (or nominee).
- Applicants should submit a prescribed application form with their academic transcript. Application forms can be obtained from, and submitted to the Scholarships Office.
Eligibility: The Scholarship shall be open to:
a) students undertaking Honours, Masters or PhD studies in Medieval, Old English, or New Zealand literature at Victoria University, including students transferring from other universities; or
b) students who have completed their undergraduate studies at Victoria University and are enrolled in postgraduate study of Medieval, Old English, or New Zealand literature at an approved overseas institution.
- Students of New Zealand can apply for this English Literature scholarship.
The application deadline is 31 March 2015.