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Jim and Barbara Milburn Scholarship in History at Victoria University at Wellington 2026

Awarded by Victoria University of Wellington

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Partial Funding · NZD 5,000

Eligible Courses

Humanities and Social Sciences

Eligible Nationalities

Open to New Zealand nationals

Can Be Taken At

Victoria University of Wellington

Provider

Victoria University of Wellington

Last Verified On

06 Oct 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Jim and Barbara Milburn Scholarship in History at Victoria University at Wellington

The Jim and Barbara Milburn Scholarship was established to honor their vibrant student life at Victoria University of Wellington, where they actively participated in sports, debating, and student leadership. In 2022, the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation created this scholarship through a bequest from the Estate of James Dalton Milburn, QSM, to support students who share their passion for learning and the arts.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or Permanent Residents, studying History at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, and nearing completion of their first year while continuing into the second year.

Selection Criteria: Applicants will be awarded based on financial hardship.

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 in order for the application to be considered.

Award: NZD 5,000.

Deadline: 31st October, 2026.

Note:

  1. The funds will be paid directly to the recipient in two equal instalments in Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 during the tenure of the scholarship.
  2. Recipients must write a thank you letter to the donor within one month of receiving the scholarship.
  3. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
  4. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other University awards.
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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Victoria University of Wellington. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Jim and Barbara Milburn Scholarship in History at Victoria University at Wellington 2026 is 31 Oct, 2026.
  • Jim and Barbara Milburn Scholarship in History at Victoria University at Wellington 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • Jim and Barbara Milburn Scholarship in History at Victoria University at Wellington 2026 is offered for Humanities and Social Sciences.
  • Jim and Barbara Milburn Scholarship in History at Victoria University at Wellington 2026 is open for: Open to New Zealand nationals .
  • Jim and Barbara Milburn Scholarship in History at Victoria University at Wellington 2026 is offered by Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Jim and Barbara Milburn Scholarship in History at Victoria University at Wellington 2026 covers Partial Funding, NZD 5,000.