Ruth and Oswald L Kraus Innovator-in-Residence Scholarship 2025

Ruth and Oz Kraus founded Brick Row Publishing which had offices in both in New Zealand and later California. They specialised in literary publishing, particularly poetry, in the 1980s-2000s, and were very interested in fostering younger writers and artists. This biennial scholarship supports a one-trimester student residency at Wai-te-ata Press. The successful student will explore the interface between creative writing and publishing in innovative formats using the letterpress, 3D printing, and digital facilities of the Press. Collaboration with other writers, artists, translators is encouraged. Expected outputs are a publication, exhibition, launch and talk. The student will be paid a stipend and is eligible for an Individual Directed Study course credit.

• Table of Content
• About Victoria University of Wellington
• Ruth and Oswald L Kraus Innovator-in-Residence Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Ruth and Oswald L Kraus Innovator-in-Residence Scholarship
• Requirements for Ruth and Oswald L Kraus Innovator-in-Residence Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Ruth and Oswald L Kraus Innovator-in-Residence Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Ruth and Oswald L Kraus Innovator-in-Residence Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Ruth and Oswald L Kraus Innovator-in-Residence Scholarship

The scholarship provides  $12,000

Requirements for Ruth and Oswald L Kraus Innovator-in-Residence Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants must have completed at least two years of study at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, be enrolled at the time of the residency, and/or intend to study in the following year;
• Applicants will be expected to spend 10 weeks/400 hours physically on-site at Wai-te-ata Press during Trimester Three (November to February) to achieve the required outputs.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Ruth and Oswald L Kraus Innovator-in-Residence Scholarship

The successful applicant will demonstrate a professional approach to their creative practice, be willing to explore and extend their current thinking, share a commitment to creative innovation, and provide evidence of successful project completion.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit VUW Scholarship webpage