The University of Otago invites scholarship application for postgraduate studies in Theater in New Zealand. Established by the University Council in association with the Guardian Trust in 2011 to provide support for Theatre Studies students to pursue postgraduate study. The scholarship was made possible by a generous endowment from the late Mrs. Eleanor Wright, to honor the memory of her daughter Noni Wright, who was well known in drama circles and had appeared on programs for the BBC.

What is the Value of Theater Studies Scholarship?

The University of Otago provides the Theater Studies Scholarship at the value of $5,000. The successful candidates may receive the scholarship as a tuition fee waiver or as a stipend. Moreover, the scholarship is paid in installments across the course of the year. However, if the student withdraws from the full-time studies, the University of Otago reserves the rights to cancel the scholarship.

Are you Eligible for the Theater Studies at the University of Otago?

The University of Otago considers a number of factors for scholarships. Moreover, the Theater Studies scholarship is available to postgraduate students only who meet the following criteria:

• The students applying for the scholarship should hold a place of the offer at the University of Otago.
• Moreover, the students should be pursuing postgraduate studies which include MA or MFA or in Theater Studies.
• They should further demonstrate academic or research excellence.
• Also, Theater Studies Scholarship is available to both domestic as well as international students.
• Applicants may hold the scholarship concurrently with other scholarships.

How to Apply for Theater Studies Scholarship at Otago University?

To apply for the Scholarship at the University of Otago, applicants must hold a place of the offer at the University. Further, they should meet all the eligibility criteria set by the university. Moreover, they should accept agreeable requests by the university and represent the university. Also, they should provide a brief report to the Alumni Relations Office on their year’s study progress in November of the year of the award.

Further, the applicants must fill up the scholarship application form and submit it with the required attachments. The attachments should include:

• a CV
• Academic Transcripts
• A brief statement concerning the current or research topic

Applicants may send the application via e-mail or by post: Student Administration (Scholarships), St David II Building, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin

Deadline

The University of Otago receives the scholarship application for the Theater Studies until 1 November 2019. However, the university will not entertain applications arriving post-deadline.