Scholarship

Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Pasifika Scholarship

Norman Kirk Memorial Trust via Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Original Source
Award

NZD 6,000 - NZD 6,000

Deadline

No deadline

Location

New Zealand

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Pasifika Scholarship commemorates the Right Honourable Norman Kirk, Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1972 to 1974. Established in 1976, this scholarship honors his commitment to improving life for under-privileged people and building connections between New Zealand and other small nations. The scholarship provides support to New Zealand-based Pasifika students who are facing financial hardship and enrolling in their first undergraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington. The award provides $6,000 total ($2,000 per year) for up to three years, subject to maintaining satisfactory academic progress. Recipients are expected to maintain a C+ average (GPA of 3) to retain the scholarship for the second and third years. Preference may be given to mature students pursuing 'second chance' education or training who are working towards a qualification that will equip them to make a greater contribution in the community.

Duration 12 - 37 mo
1 award
Renewable (3yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
New Zealand
Citizenship
New Zealand
Residency
New Zealand
Applicants
individual
Priority for
low_income

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter references

Review process

Office of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika), Student Financial Advice, and Scholarships Office submit shortlist of up to five candidates to the Trust for final selection

Restrictions

  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • acknowledge_funder
  • final_report