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A K Elliot Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Masters, Ph D |
|---|---|
| Value | Approximately $5,000 (subject to funds available) |
| Close date | Saturday, 1 November 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
This scholarship arises from a bequest under the Will of Miss Agnes King Elliot, former President of the New Zealand Library Association, who died in 1982. The purpose of this scholarship is to help students conduct research in the field of librarianship.
Entry requirements
The scholarship is open to applicants who, in the year of tenure will be enrolled as Master's or PhD students at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, undertaking a research degree in Information Studies, and intend to pursue a research topic in the field of Librarianship in New Zealand. In making the award the panel may take into consideration academic and professional Librarianship performance and such other factors as in their judgement are important in library work in New Zealand. Applicants must be intending to enrol in Master's by research or PhD degree in Information Studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington (preference will be given to a specialisation in Library Science (LIBR) or Archives and Records Management (ARCR). Applicants must be intending to pursue a research topic in the field of Librarianship in New Zealand.