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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#

Applications are now closed.

Your application must include:

  • application questionnaire
  • your resume/CV.

You can also attach a cover letter and/or letters of support.

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After 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.

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