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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. It was established in memory of Associate Professor Teresia Kieuea Teaiwa, a renowned scholar and activist in Pacific Studies.

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. 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 Scholarship Guidelines for details.