Scholarship

Te Papa Scholarships: The Cliff Whiting Memorial Scholarship

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
Award NZD 6K–6K
Closing date No closing date
Location Global
For Individuals

About this opportunity

The Cliff Whiting Memorial Scholarship was established by Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Te Papa) to honour the late Cliff Whiting, a founding Kaihautū of Te Papa. The scholarship celebrates his legacy and makes a vital contribution to research and training for the next generation of museum professionals. The scholarship supports a student studying a full-time taught Masters in Museum and Heritage Studies in their final trimester at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington. Recipients may also be invited to participate in an internship with Te Papa. The scholarship seeks project proposals that align with Te Papa's areas of interest, with preference given to candidates of Māori descent.
1 award
education museum studies heritage studies museum and heritage cultural heritage museology

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Project Locations

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Region

New Zealand

Priority Groups

indigenous

How to apply

Interview required

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv · cover_letter · research_proposal · references

Review process

Selection panel consists of one representative from Victoria University of Wellington (usually the Programme Director for Museum and Heritage Studies), a representative from Te Papa, and a member of the Whiting family.

Additional benefits

  • networking

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding

Post-award obligations

  • acknowledge_funder
  • present_findings

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