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The Fergusson Fund Media Scholarship

Scholarship details

The Fergusson Fund Media Scholarship
Study levels Degree
Value $10,000 scholarship plus a $5,000 scholarship available.
Close date Saturday, 31 October 2026
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The Fergusson Fund was set up in memory of Glen Fergusson, a lifelong Taranaki resident and Chief Photographer at Taranaki Newspapers. The fund supports deserving Taranaki students studying, or about to commence study in journalism, communications or photography. One $10,000 scholarship, which also includes a work placement with the Taranaki Daily News, and one $5,000 scholarship.

Entry requirements

Must be a Taranaki resident. Applicants should be studying or about to commence study in journalism, communications, or photography. Please refer to the application guidelines for details.