$25,000 History PhD/Master’s Research Scholarship in New Zealand | Jack Pearce Scholarship 2026

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Summary

The Jack Pearce Research Scholarship in History is a postgraduate funding opportunity offered by Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. It supports Master’s by thesis or PhD students in History, with a total value of up to $25,000. The award is primarily based on academic merit, with consideration of financial need where applicable, and is open to both domestic and international students.

Scholarship Name

Jack Pearce Research Scholarship in History

Host Institution

Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka), New Zealand

Level of Study

• Master’s by thesis (Research Master’s)

• Doctoral (PhD)

Value / Benefits

• Up to $25,000 total funding

  • Portion applied toward tuition fees

  • Remaining amount paid as a stipend to the student

• Supports research in History

• Tenure: 1 year

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled or intending to enrol in:

  • Master’s by thesis or PhD in History
    at Victoria University of Wellington

• Be domestic or international students

• Be able to demonstrate:

  • Academic merit

  • Suitable research proposal in History

• Part-time students may apply (award may be pro-rated)

• Students transferring from another university are eligible

Selection Criteria

• Academic excellence

• Feasibility of proposed research

• Availability of appropriate supervision

• Preference is given to Master’s thesis applicants

• Financial need may be considered in close cases

Application Deadline

• 31 October annually (closing date)

• Applications must be submitted by 4:30 pm on the deadline

How to Apply

1. Submit an online application through the university’s scholarship portal.

2. Provide required documents, including:

   • Research proposal/description

   • Personal statement

   • Financial information

   • Academic reference (requested via the application system)

3. Ensure all documents are submitted before the deadline.

Additional Notes

• Applicants must be enrolled at Victoria University of Wellington before funding is paid.

• Cannot be held alongside other major postgraduate scholarships.

• Recipients must:

  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress

  • Submit an end-of-year report

  • Acknowledge the scholarship and may be asked to act as ambassadors for the university

• Scholarship cannot be deferred to another year

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Jack Pearce Research Scholarship in History