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Te Papa Scholarships: The Cliff Whiting Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Masters |
|---|---|
| Value | $6,000 (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 and Dame Cheryll Sotheran, contributing to research and training for the next generation.
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. Preference will be given to candidates of Māori descent. Please refer to the Master Scholarship Guidelines for details.