Master of Theology Matt Alexander Postgraduate Scholarship (Pasifika)

With the generous assistance of the Longview Trust, Laidlaw offers one Master of Theology Scholarship to one Pasifika 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 – ie $15,000 plus 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 Pasifika 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.