Peter Turner Scholarship in Contemporary Photography at Massey University 2026

Eligibility for the Peter Turner Scholarship in Contemporary Photography at Massey University:

• Applicants must be citizens of Australia or New Zealand.
• Applicants must be enrolled, or intending to enroll, in full-time study leading to the degree of Master of Design, Master of Fine Arts, or Master of Māori Visual Arts at Massey University, entering either the first or second year of the degree in the award year.
• Applicants must have a strong lens-based practice.

Value of the Peter Turner Scholarship in Contemporary Photography at Massey University:

Successful applicants of the Peter Turner Scholarship in Contemporary Photography will receive NZD $5,000 per year for the duration of the program.

Application Process:

Applicants are required to submit an application form including:

• A portfolio of 10 images of work
• Your CV
• For first-year applicants, a statement on the relevance of your photographic practice to the scholarship criteria
• For first-year applicants only, a proposed study plan and work output for the Master of Design, Master of Fine Arts, or Master of Māori Visual Arts
• For second-year applicants only, the master's thesis proposal with a focus on contemporary photography
• A reference from your supervisor commenting on your proposed or current research and relevance to contemporary photographic practice.