Master of Theology Matt Alexander Postgraduate Scholarship (Māori)

With the generous assistance of the Longview Trust, Laidlaw offers one Master of Theology scholarship to a Maori student each year. Each Scholarship is worth $10,000 per year, to which Laidlaw will add a full fees scholarship.

The priority will be students entering the thesis research year. In such cases the scholarship will be for a period of one year (two semesters). In exceptional cases up to three semesters of full-time study (including coursework) may be approved – i.e. $15,000 plus tuition fee).

• Applicants will be theology or ministry graduates, engaged in or qualified to enter Laidlaw’s Master of Theology programme. The scholarships will be for full-time study at Laidlaw for a thesis-based Master of Theology degree
• Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic and leadership potential. Laidlaw reserves the right not to award either or any scholarship in any given round

Amount: $5,000 per semester plus 100% of tuition fees (excludes Student Services Fee)

Eligibility: Any Maori student entering their thesis research year within the MTh programme

Please complete the online application form, and attach the following:

• evidence of eligibility
• A full academic transcript
• A study plan
• A written reference from an academic referee, and the name of a second referee. Successful applicants may be asked to meet with members of the Longview Trust to discuss their plans and study.