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Te Papa Scholarships, The Dame Cheryll Sotheran Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Awarded by Victoria University of Wellington

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · NZD 8,000

Eligible Courses

Humanities and Social Sciences

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

Victoria University of Wellington

Provider

Victoria University of Wellington

Last Verified On

11 Sep 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

History and purpose:

The late Dame Cheryll Sotheran was a founding CEO of Te Papa, which celebrated its 20th Anniversary in February 2018. Te Papa has established two scholarships to honor both Dame Cheryll Sotheran and her co-leader, the Kaihautū Cliff Whiting. These scholarships mark their legacies and make a vital contribution to research and training for the next generation of museum professionals. The Dame Cheryll Sotheran Memorial Scholarship will support a student to do a one-year full-time Master's by thesis (worth 90 points or more) in Museum and Heritage Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Applicants must be current Master's by thesis students doing Museum and Heritage Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, or current students studying Master's by thesis in a related field at Victoria University of Wellington.

Selection Criteria:

  • Applicants must be current Master's by thesis students doing Museum and Heritage Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, or current students studying Master's by thesis in a related field at Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Applicants' research proposal must be of interest and relevance to Te Papa and have the potential to impact professional practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Documents required:

  • A personal statement outlining interest in museums and career aspirations.
  • A CV.
  • Two references.
  • A brief outline of the proposed research.

Award: NZD 8,000

Source : Victoria University of Wellington
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  • The deadline of Te Papa Scholarships, The Dame Cheryll Sotheran Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is 18 Oct, 2026.
  • Te Papa Scholarships, The Dame Cheryll Sotheran Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Te Papa Scholarships, The Dame Cheryll Sotheran Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered for Humanities and Social Sciences.
  • Te Papa Scholarships, The Dame Cheryll Sotheran Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Te Papa Scholarships, The Dame Cheryll Sotheran Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered by Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Te Papa Scholarships, The Dame Cheryll Sotheran Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 covers Partial Funding, NZD 8,000.