This scholarship is open for applications

Scholarship details

Brian Fox Scholarship in History
Study levels Honours, Degree
Value $10,000 (subject to funds available)
Close date Saturday, 15 November 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The Scholarship was established by Brian in 2017 through the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation. Following the death of Brian Fox in 2020 a further sum was added to the fund under Brian Fox's Will. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage further study of History. It is awarded to students who have completed their first year of an undergraduate degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and are enrolling in their 2nd or 3rd or honours year the following year majoring in History.

Entry requirements

Students must be New Zealand citizens, have completed their first year of an undergraduate degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, and be enrolling in their 2nd or 3rd or honours year majoring in History. Previous recipients can apply in subsequent years.