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Te Papa Scholarships: The Cliff Whiting Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Masters |
|---|---|
| Value | $8,000 (recipients may also be invited to take part in an internship which is to be organised directly with Te Papa) |
| Close date | Saturday, 18 October 2025 |
| Ethnicities | Maori |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
The Cliff Whiting Memorial Scholarship will support 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. This scholarship honors the legacy of Cliff Whiting, a founding Kaihautū of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Te Papa).
Entry requirements
Applicants must be current students studying a taught Masters in Museum and Heritage Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, or be a current student studying taught Masters in a related field at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington. A completed online application must be submitted by 4:30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4:30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered. Please refer to the Master Scholarship Guidelines for details.