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Te Papa Scholarships: The Cliff Whiting Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship details

Te Papa Scholarships: The Cliff Whiting Memorial Scholarship
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. 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.