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Deaf Studies Award
by JR McKenzie Trust Deaf Development Fund,Deaf Decade Trust
Scholarship details
| Value | $2000 |
|---|---|
| Length | One year |
| Occurrence | 1 year |
| Close date | Friday, 30 November 2018 |
About the scholarship
In 1992, Sir Roy McKenzie established the Deaf Decade Trust funded by his Rangatira Ltd shares. Sir Roy originally planned the fund to operate for ten years, but it has continued into its third decade of life. Now called the Deaf Development Fund (DDF), it operates as a committee of the J R McKenzie Trust.
Entry requirements
The award is available to Deaf permanent residents of New Zealand who have been accepted for Deaf Studies at VUW. Selection is based on the candidate's potential to succeed, financial need, and commitment to working in the field of teaching NZSL or Deaf community development.