Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa Master of Creative Writing Scholarship

History and purpose

This scholarship was established in 2017 by Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa (formerly Copyright Licensing New Zealand) to support students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Creative Writing programme, promote publishing in New Zealand, foster growth within the writing and publishing sector, and motivate the next generation of writers.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must:

• have applied for admission to the Master of Arts in Creative Writing programme at the International Institute of Modern Letters. Any offer of scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being admitted to the programme.
• provide a written overview of the work they intend to undertake during their MA study. As part of the selection process, it will be determined whether the proposed work complies with applicable copyright law.
• be a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident.

Selection criteria

Selection is based on the quality and merit of the applicant's proposed work. Preference may be given to Māori and Pasifika applicants.

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

• Provide a written overview of the work to be undertaken during the MA study.

Selection process

The scholarship selection will be made by the Director of the Institute of Modern Letters and relevant Institute staff.

Additional information

Recipients are required to provide a letter of thanks to the donor upon accepting the scholarship.

Recipients will be required to write a blog post for publication on the Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa website.

Recipients will also receive a one-year membership to the New Zealand Society of Authors, arranged directly with Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa.

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