Sir Frank Holmes Scholarship for the Master of Public Policy

Who is eligible?

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

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on the applicant's passion for study and work in the field of public policy, with consideration given to financial hardship or constraints. Preference will be given to applicants studying full-time, although part-time applicants will also be considered.

Selection process

Selection will be made by the Academic Programme Lead and Head of School (or nominee).

Scholarship specific documentation

A personal statement outlining their career history and aspirations within the New Zealand public sector, including an overview of the financial constraints that they are facing i.e. redundancy, bringing up a family etc.

Additional information

The scholarship value totals $30,000. This is to be paid towards fees (including associated student services and hardship fees if applicable). The remaining funding will be paid directly to the student as a one-off stipend.

Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the donor of this 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 4:30pm 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 enrolled in a full-year programme (as stipulated by Studylink as fulltime), within the criteria and tenure of the Scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
3. Where part-time study for the recipient is approved, their scholarship award may be pro-rated. This decision will be made by the selection panel. Before deciding to reduce their study load from fulltime, the recipient must discuss this with the Scholarships Office.
4. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
5. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other University awards.
6. Should the recipient withdraw from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of the Scholarship or fail to achieve satisfactory academic progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
7. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
8. At the discretion of the Deciding Authority, the application of the conditions of the Scholarship may be modified in special circumstances or to avoid hardship to any recipient of the Scholarship.