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Scholarship details

Karis Boyd Scholarship
Study levels Ph D, Masters
Value $2,500 (subject to funds available)
Gender female
Close date Saturday, 1 November 2025
Domestic/international Both domestic and international

About the scholarship

This scholarship was established, via the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation, through a bequest from Karis Boyd, who died in 2009. Karis was an occupational therapist who had a distinguished career in New Zealand and a close association with the University. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage female students to proceed to postgraduate studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Entry requirements

Female applicants who are graduating from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and intend to study for a Masters by coursework, Masters by Thesis or PhD. Selection will be based on academic merit.