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Amber McWilliams Memorial Scholarship in English or Drama
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Masters, Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma, Honours |
|---|---|
| Value | Up to $10,000 or tuition fees for 120 points of study |
| Close date | Wednesday, 20 May 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
A Scholarship of up to $10,000 or tuition fees for 120 points of study in a BA(Hons), PGDipArts or MA in English or Drama for a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident. The Scholarship was established in 2019 and is funded by Professor Joanne Wilkes in memory of Dr Amber McWilliams (1975–2018). Amber McWilliams studied at the University of Auckland, completing both a Masters degree and a PhD in English. She went on to work as a tutor and lecturer in English and Drama at the University of Auckland, and taught a Medical Humanities paper at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. The intention of the Scholarship is to encourage and support a student to undertake postgraduate study in English or Drama at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
Entry requirements
Please read the regulations carefully to be sure you are eligible to apply. Then click on the “Apply now” button and complete the online application form. We recommend you check the form early in case a reference or endorsement is required to support your application, and to familiarise yourself with the form. All sections (including request sections) must be completed by the closing date, which is midnight on the specified date (unless stated otherwise). We recommend you do not have two different scholarship applications open within the same browser. Outcomes are determined by a selection committee and are usually notified around eight weeks after the closing date. Regulations for the Amber McWilliams Memorial Scholarship in English or Drama. Size: 66.1 kB. Type: PDF.