Wellington Historical and Early Settlers’ Association James E. Worsfold Scholarship
Closes 4.30pm, 31 March 2026
$5,000 paid in two installments
History and purpose
This scholarship was established through the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation in 1994 by the Wellington Historical and Early Settlers’ Association in memory of its then President, the Rt Reverend James E Worsfold, to encourage research into the early history of the Wellington region.
The scholarship is open to students who intend to enrol in a BA (Hons), MA or PhD relating to New Zealand history including the Wellington region.
Who is eligible?
Applicants must be enrolled or intending to enrol in a BA (Hons), MA or PhD degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington relating to the history of the Wellington region.
Selection criteria
Preference will be given to applicants who include some aspect of 19th century history.
Applicants must be enrolled or intending to enrol in a BA (Hons), MA or PhD degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Applicants must be studying a subject related to New Zealand history that includes history of the Wellington region in some form.