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Sir Roy Mckenzie Deaf Scholarship

by Victoria University of Wellington,JR McKenzie Trust Deaf Development Fund

Scholarship details

Sir Roy Mckenzie Deaf Scholarship
Study levels Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Value $3,000 undergraduate $5,000 postgraduate
Length Up to two years (subject to satisfactory academic progress)
Occurrence 2 Years
Close date Friday, 30 November 2018

About the scholarship

The award was established to commemorate the centennial of Victoria University of Wellington, and its support of educational opportunities for Deaf people in New Zealand. The scholarship is funded by the JR McKenzie Trust Deaf Development Fund.

Entry requirements

Applicants to have hearing loss of 70 DB or greater in better ear (i.e., severely deaf).

Available for undergraduate study leading to a degree, at second year or above.

Available for postgraduate study leading to a diploma or degree.

Any field of study will be considered, but at post-graduate level preference will be given to study in a field that contributes in some way to the development of Deaf people.