C. Wright Mills Scholarship in Criminology at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

The C. Wright Mills Scholarship in Criminology, established in connection with the University of Canterbury’s Anthropology scholarship, honors the legacy of sociologist C. Wright Mills. It supports graduates from any New Zealand university or the University of the South Pacific who are enrolling, or intending to enrol, in a Master of Criminology (MCrim) or PhD in Criminology at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Eligibility Criteria for C. Wright Mills Scholarship in Criminology:

• Be enrolled or intending to enroll full-time or part-time in a Master of Criminology (MCrim) or PhD in Criminology at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
• Be a graduate of any New Zealand university or the University of the South Pacific.
• If not yet enrolled, recipients must normally be enrolled in the applicable program by 31 March in the year following application.
• If unable to enroll by the deadline, recipients must obtain permission from the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences to defer commencement; otherwise, the award will be terminated.

Value of the C. Wright Mills Scholarship in Criminology:

• Amount: NZD $3,750 (subject to available funds).
• Tenure: Varies (see additional information in the official guidelines).
• Number offered: One scholarship each year.

Application Process:

A completed online application must be submitted on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.