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Scholarship details

Ian Gordon Master's Scholarship
Study levels Masters
Value $10,000 to be paid as stipend in two instalments
Close date Sunday, 15 November 2026
Domestic/international Both domestic and international

About the scholarship

The Ian Gordon Master's Scholarship was established in 2021 using funding from the Ian Gordon Trust Fund to support students undertaking a Master's degree by coursework in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or TESOL at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. At least one scholarship will normally be targeted towards teachers returning to study.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be enrolled or intending to enrol, either full-time or part-time, in a Master's degree by coursework in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or TESOL at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Students who have already commenced their studies are not eligible to apply. The applicant will be assessed on the basis of academic merit. Relevant prior experience may also be taken into account. Priority will be given to applicants who do not hold any other scholarships or equivalent funding for this course of study.