Te Papa Scholarships: The Cliff Whiting Memorial Scholarship 2025

The late Cliff Whiting was a founding Kaihaut? of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Te Papa), which celebrated its 25th Anniversary in February 2023. Te Papa has established two scholarship to honour both Cliff Whiting, and his co-leader, Dame Cheryll Sotheran. These scholarships mark their legacies and make a vital contribution to research and training for the next generation.

The Cliff Whiting Memorial Scholarship will support a student studying a full-time taught Masters in Museum and Heritage Studies in their final trimester at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington.

• Table of Content
• About Victoria University of Wellington
• Te Papa Scholarships: The Cliff Whiting Memorial Scholarship
• Requirements for Te Papa Scholarships: The Cliff Whiting Memorial Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Te Papa Scholarships: The Cliff Whiting Memorial Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Te Papa Scholarships: The Cliff Whiting Memorial Scholarship

Requirements for Te Papa Scholarships: The Cliff Whiting Memorial Scholarship Qualification

Applicants must be current students studying a taught Masters in Museum and Heritage Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, or be a current student studying taught Masters in related field at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington. Preference will be given to candidates of M?ori descent. Te Papa will look for project proposals that align with their areas of interest.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Te Papa Scholarships: The Cliff Whiting Memorial Scholarship

• Applicants must be current students studying a taught Masters in Museum and Heritage Studies or be a current student studying taught Masters in related field at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington.
• Preference will be given to applicants of M?ori descent.

Documents Required for Application

• A personal statement outlining interest in museums and career aspirations
• A CV
• Two references (to be requested via the online application)
• A proposal giving an overview of the project and what you wish to achieve during your internship

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Victoria University of Wellington Scholarship webpage