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The Lydia Wevers Scholarship in New Zealand Studies

Scholarship details

The Lydia Wevers Scholarship in New Zealand Studies
Study levels Masters
Value $15,000 (subject to funds available)
Close date Saturday, 1 November 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

This scholarship was established by family and friends of Emerita Professor Lydia Wevers, ONZM, in association with the Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies, to encourage research into New Zealand's history, cultures and society. Lydia passed away on 4 September 2021 and was an internationally renowned literary historian and critic, teacher, writer, and scholar who specialised in New Zealand studies. This scholarship is intended to assist with costs associated with pursuing a Master's research degree in any research topic related to New Zealand/Aotearoa.

Entry requirements

The scholarship shall be awarded annually to a part-time or full-time Master's by thesis student studying in any research topic related to New Zealand/Aotearoa. Students who are intending to transfer to Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University from other universities are eligible to apply. This scholarship is open to domestic students (residents or citizens of NZ).