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Deaf Studies Award
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Certificate |
|---|---|
| Value | $6,000 ($3,000 per year over two years) |
| Close date | Tuesday, 1 December 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The Deaf Studies Award was established through a gift from Sir Roy McKenzie to mark the introduction of the Certificate of Deaf Studies: Teaching NZSL at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in 1997. The award supports people who are fluent in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) to gain a qualification in teaching NZSL and to contribute to the ongoing strength and vitality of NZSL and the Deaf community.
Entry requirements
You can apply if you are: enrolled, or planning to enrol, in the Certificate of Deaf Studies: Teaching NZSL at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in the year following application; a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.