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Kevin Smith Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Awarded by Victoria University of Wellington

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · NZD 1,000

Eligible Courses

Sustainability, Marine Studies, Environmental Science, Social/Economic impacts of conservation

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

Victoria University of Wellington

Provider

Victoria University of Wellington

Last Verified On

01 Jun 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Kevin Smith Memorial Scholarship, funded by the Friends of Taputeranga Marine Reserve Charitable Trust, was established to honour Kevin Smith’s contributions to New Zealand’s conservation efforts and the creation of the Taputeranga Marine Reserve. It supports students conducting research or thesis studies related to the Marine Reserve at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Eligibility Criteria of Kevin Smith Memorial Scholarship:

Applicants must:

  • Be enrolled in a Master’s or PhD programme at Victoria University of Wellington
  • Be undertaking research or a thesis related to the Taputeranga Marine Reserve and its environmental, social, or economic impacts
  • Demonstrate academic merit
  • Submit a personal statement and a reference.

Application Process:

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

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  • The deadline of Kevin Smith Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is Expired.
  • Kevin Smith Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered to Masters, PhD degree.
  • Kevin Smith Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered for Sustainability, Marine Studies, Environmental Science, Social/Economic impacts of conservation.
  • Kevin Smith Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals .
  • Kevin Smith Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered by Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Kevin Smith Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 covers Partial Funding, NZD 1,000.