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Teresia Teaiwa Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship in Pacific Studies

Scholarship details

Teresia Teaiwa Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship in Pacific Studies
Study levels Ph D, Masters, Honours
Value $10,000 (subject to funds available)
Close date Saturday, 1 November 2025
Ethnicities PasifikaPacific
Domestic/international Both domestic and international

About the scholarship

This scholarship is open to postgraduate students who are New Zealand citizens of Pacific Islands descent, permanent residents of Pacific Islands descent, or international students of Pacific Islands descent. Established in memory of Associate Professor Teresia Kieuea Teaiwa, this scholarship honors her significant contributions to Pacific Studies and aims to support Pacific students pursuing postgraduate qualifications.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be of Pacific Islands descent. Applicants must be enrolling in a postgraduate programme at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington intending to complete an Honours, Masters, or Doctorate qualification in Pacific Studies. Please refer to the Master Scholarship Guidelines for details.