Language Sciences Scholarship

History and Purpose

This scholarship was established to encourage students to complete a major in Language Sciences at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, and continue to further study or careers in this field.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be enrolled in a Language Sciences major at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington.
• Have successfully completed LSCI 101 and/or LSCI 111.
• Be either a domestic or international student. Please note that the scholarship covers domestic tuition fees only for the course.
• Not have previously received this scholarship, as students may only be awarded it once.

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on the applicants' grades in LSCI 101 and/or 111, as well as an assessment of their commitment to study in language sciences and likelihood to continue to further study or careers related to language sciences.

Application process

A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.

Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.

Scholarship specific documentation

• CV
• Personal statement outlining their motivation for studying language sciences and future plans.

Selection process

Additional information

Domestic tuition fees only.

Recipient should provide a progress report at the end of the course for which they receive the scholarship.

Conditions

1. A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
2. All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being fully enrolled in a full-year programme (full time will be at the level of points considered by Studylink as full time) within the stipulated criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
3. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
4. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
5. Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
6. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
7. At the discretion of the Deciding Authority, the application of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship may be modified in special circumstances or to avoid hardship to any candidate for the Scholarship.

Contact

Scholarships Office
scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz
Phone 0800 04 04 04