Kelliher Economics Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

The Kelliher Economics Foundation (KEF) was established in 1964 by Sir Henry Kelliher, a prominent New Zealand businessman and philanthropist. Sir Henry was deeply committed to enhancing the economic understanding and wellbeing of New Zealanders. The Foundation's initial focus was an essay competition aimed at encouraging young New Zealanders to study the workings and effects of the monetary and economic system under which they live, particularly the role of the Reserve Bank in achieving and maintaining a stable level of prices.

Over time, KEF, funded by the Kelliher Charitable Trust, has evolved to support higher-level thinking in economics through postgraduate and postdoctoral research at New Zealand universities and research groups. This undergraduate scholarship programme aims to extend KEF's support to students at the beginning of their academic journey in economics.

• Table of Content
• About Victoria University of Wellington
• Kelliher Economics Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Kelliher Economics Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Kelliher Economics Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Kelliher Economics Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Kelliher Economics Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Kelliher Economics Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

Scholarship provides up to $10,000 per annum towards fees

Requirements for Kelliher Economics Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

• Eligible applicants must either be current first year students enrolled at the Wellington School of Business and Government, majoring in Economics or incoming school leaver students, intending to enrol at the Wellington School of Business and Government, majoring in Economics.
• Eligible applicants must be either a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Kelliher Economics Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

Selection will be based primarily on academic merit, with secondary consideration given to the applicants demonstrated interest in economics and potential to contribute to New Zealand’s economic development (as evaluated by a personal statement).

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Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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.

For more details, visit Victoria University of Wellington Scholarship webpage