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Brian Fox Scholarship in Creative Writing at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Awarded by Victoria University of Wellington

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · NZD 15,000

Eligible Courses

Creative Writing

Eligible Nationalities

Open to New Zealand nationals only

Can Be Taken At

Victoria University of Wellington

Provider

Victoria University of Wellington

Last Verified On

15 Oct 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Brian Fox Scholarship in Creative Writing at Victoria University of Wellington

This scholarship was established in 2017 by Brian Fox through the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation, with additional funding from his estate in 2020. This scholarship honors his lifelong dedication to education. It aims to support and encourage further study in Creative Writing.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, be eligible for the MA in Creative Writing, and have applied for entry into the MA in Creative Writing at the IIML at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Selection Criteria: Scholarships are awarded based on creative potential, academic merit, and personal statements.

Application Process: 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 for the application to be considered.

Award: NZD 15,000.

Note: 

  1. This scholarship will be paid in two equal instalments in trimester one and trimester two.
  2. Recipients must write a letter of thanks.
  3. In future, should the fulfilment of the purpose of the Scholarship, as described above, become impracticable or impossible, then the Gift may be used by the Foundation for such purposes most in keeping with Brian Fox’s Last Will & Testament.
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  • The deadline of Brian Fox Scholarship in Creative Writing at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is 15 Nov, 2026.
  • Brian Fox Scholarship in Creative Writing at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Brian Fox Scholarship in Creative Writing at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered for Creative Writing.
  • Brian Fox Scholarship in Creative Writing at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is open for: Open to New Zealand nationals only .
  • Brian Fox Scholarship in Creative Writing at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered by Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Brian Fox Scholarship in Creative Writing at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 covers Partial Funding, NZD 15,000.