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Sir Frank Holmes Scholarship for the Master of Public Policy

Scholarship details

Sir Frank Holmes Scholarship for the Master of Public Policy
Study levels Masters
Value $30,000 (to be paid towards fees and as a one-off stipend)
Close date Tuesday, 31 October 2028
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

This one-off scholarship is generously offered from funds donated by the Holmes family in honour of the late Sir Frank Holmes. Sir Frank Wakefield Holmes was a New Zealand economist and government advisor noted to have significantly influenced New Zealand's social and economic development. The scholarship was announced on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Master of Public Policy at Victoria University of Wellington. It is intended to encourage those who would not be able to take the degree because of financial constraints.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be:

  • NZ citizens or permanent residents.
  • entering into the Master of Public Policy programme, commencing Trimester 1, 2028
  • Be 30 years of age or under at time of application