Key dates
Applications open 1 October each year.
Applications close 30 October each year.
You will be notified on 29 November each year.
We do not accept late applications.
What the scholarship covers
The scholarship supports a Certificate in Deaf Studies at Victoria University of Wellington. You must enrol in this course to apply for the scholarship.
Certificate in Deaf Studies: Teaching New Zealand Sign Language – Victoria University
The course is part-time over 2 years.
Who can apply
To apply you must:
- be accepted into the Victoria University of Wellington Certificate in Deaf Studies – Teaching New Zealand Sign Language
- be enrolled in the full programme of study (studying 3 courses a year for 2 years)
- be fluent in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL)
- be a New Zealand citizen or have rights to reside and work in New Zealand indefinitely or permanently
- not be repeating a failed course.
Priority for some applicants
We will give priority to applicants who:
- are deaf and hard of hearing
- live in areas where more NZSL tutors are needed
- are of Māori or Pasifika descent.
How to apply
You should apply for the scholarship at the same time as applying for your university course. Apply using our online application form.
Apply for a learning support scholarship – Taku Education
Your application must include:
- application questionnaire
- your resume/CV.
You can also attach a cover letter and/or letters of support.
Application questionnaire for NZSL tutor scholarshipAfter you apply
The notification date for the scholarship will be before the university’s deadline to withdraw from the course. If we don't award you a scholarship you will need to either self-fund or withdraw from the course.
The decision to grant or not grant a scholarship is final.
