Jack Pearce Research Scholarship in New Zealand or English History

History and purpose:

The scholarship is in memory of Jack Pearce (1911-1994) who wanted to go to university but was unable to do so as a young man. University education was rare in those days, there were no grants and his father probably reasoned that as he and his five brothers had all achieved success in life with only a secondary education, further education was unnecessary for his son. The scholarship named in Jack Pearce's memory is being established by Jack's daughter, Brenda Joyce. As a result of this scholarship, many young people will have opportunities for further education that Brenda and her father Jack would have cherished.

The Jack Pearce Postgraduate Scholarship in English or New Zealand History established through the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation, offers New Zealand students the opportunity to gain postgraduate experience in the area of New Zealand and English history.

The scholarship is open to a full-time Master's by thesis student undertaking research in New Zealand or English History at Victoria University of Wellington. Students who are intending to transfer to Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington from other universities are eligible to apply.

• Applicants must be intending to enrol in a full-time Master's by Thesis at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington.
• Applicants must be intending to undertake research in New Zealand or English History.

Selection criteria:

• The scholarship will be made primarily on the basis of academic merit and the ability of the University to supervise the proposed research.
• Where there is a difficulty in distinguishing between applicants financial need may be taken into account. If no suitable applicant is available in any one year, the scholarship will not be awarded and the funds will be re-invested.