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Scholarship details

Freyberg Scholarship
Study levels Graduate
Value $70,000 will be made available annually for the award of one or more scholarships.
Occurrence 1 year
Close date Friday, 1 October 2021
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

Freyberg Scholarships are awarded to encourage graduate study into areas relevant to national security. Study should be undertaken at a recognised institution in New Zealand or an Asia-Pacific country, including Canada and the United States.

It is appropriate that the name of the late Lord Freyberg is associated with this scholarship given his distinguished record in the New Zealand Armed Forces and his great contribution to New Zealand security.

How To Apply

Read the Regulations to confirm your eligibility to apply and to understand the scholarship.

Apply online.

What you receive

$70,000 will be made available annually for the award of one or more scholarships.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who meet the following academic requirements: they should normally have obtained at least second class honours, division A, or equivalent in their qualifying degree and have completed academic studies in political science, history, economics or some other discipline that may be considered an appropriate foundation for such study.