Law School Deans Grant

History and purpose

The Law School Deans Grant, established in 1995, is generously funded to support Law students experiencing financial need. The grant provides assistance to those facing hardship, enabling them to fully participate in Law School without the burden of financial stress.

Who is eligible?

• Applicants must be enrolled in the Faculty of Law at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington at the time of application.
• Applicants may be studying part-time or full-time (see additional information).
• Applicants must be experiencing financial hardship.
• Applicants undertaking a PhD in the area of public/private sector relations in policy and management are also eligible.

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on the applicant’s level of financial hardship and the strength of their personal statement.

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

• Applicants must complete the Financial Information section of the application.
• Applicants must provide a brief personal statement explaining their level of financial need. This should also include details of the courses they are currently enrolled in, and indicate whether they have received any other financial assistance from the University this year.

Selection process

Decisions will be made by the Law School Deans Grant Committee, in conjunction with Student Finance.

Additional information

• Awards will be paid in one lump sum, directly to the applicant.
• Applicants can apply and be awarded the grant more than once, if they are in continued need for support.
• If part-time study for the recipient is approved, their Award may be pro-rated. This decision will be made by the decision-making panel. Before the recipient decides to reduce their workload from full-time study, this must be discussed with the Scholarships Office.
• Recipients are required to submit a letter of appreciation to the donor, within one month of receiving the Award.

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