Partial Master's Degree

Te Papa Scholarships, The Dame Cheryll Sotheran Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Victoria University of Wellington

Award

Partial

Awards

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Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The Dame Cheryll Sotheran Memorial Scholarship is offered by Victoria University of Wellington and funded by Te Papa. It provides partial funding of NZD 8,000 to support a Masters student in Museum and Heritage Studies. The scholarship is open to all nationals, including Indian students, and is tenable at Victoria University of Wellington. Applicants must be current Master's by thesis students in Museum and Heritage Studies or a related field. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Eligibility

Must be a current Master's by thesis student in Museum and Heritage Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, or a current Master's by thesis student in a related field at Victoria University of Wellington.
Research proposal must be of interest and relevance to Te Papa and have the potential to impact professional practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Benefits

Partial funding of NZD 8,000.

How to apply

Prepare a personal statement outlining your interest in museums and career aspirations.
Prepare a CV.
Obtain two references.
Prepare a brief outline of your proposed research.
Submit your application to Victoria University of Wellington.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/te-papa-scholarships-the-dame-cheryll-sotheran-memorial-scholarship