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Brian Fox Scholarship in English Literature
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Honours, Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | $10,000 (subject to funds available) |
| Close date | Saturday, 15 November 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
This Scholarship was established by Brian Fox 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. Brian Fox began his university education in 1946 but was unable to finish it. He completed a Teaching Diploma at Wellington Teachers College and enjoyed a forty-year career as a highly respected teacher and Principal. He was the first to teach English as a second language to Colombo Plan students in the early 1960s. Brian returned to university in the early 1970s to complete his degree but his degenerating eyesight prevented him from finishing. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage further study of English Literature.
Entry requirements
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 English Literature. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens. Previous recipients are able to apply for this scholarship in subsequent years.