Jack Pearce Research Scholarship in History

The Jack Pearce Research Scholarship in History is offered in memory of Jack Pearce (1911-1994) who wanted to pursue university education but was unable to do so as a young man. The scholarship was established by Jack's daughter, the late Brenda Joyce, through the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation to provide opportunities for further education that they would have cherished. The scholarship offers postgraduate students the opportunity to gain research experience in the area of History at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. It is available to both Master's by thesis and PhD students undertaking research in History, with preference given to Master's students. The scholarship supports both domestic and international students and can accommodate part-time students on a pro-rata basis. The value of the scholarship is $25,000 (subject to funds available), with $20,000 paid towards tuition fees and the remainder paid directly to the student as a stipend. Selection is made primarily on the basis of academic merit and the University's ability to supervise the proposed research. Where there is difficulty distinguishing between applicants, financial need may be taken into account. Recipients must act as ambassadors for the University and are expected to write a letter of thanks to the donor and submit an end-of-year progress report.