Archives New Zealand Scholarship
Hei te tauira, ngā kairangahau, te hunga ngākau nui ana kia kitea ngā tuhituhinga a rātou ma — he whakahau tēnei kia tukua mai a koutou tono mō Te Karahipi a Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga.
The Archives New Zealand Scholarship of $6000 is being offered each year from 2009 to support projects which use archives’ holdings in an innovative way or in ways that have not already been explored.
Archives New Zealand, Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga is the official guardian of New Zealand’s public archives and holds over 86,000 linear metres of archives. These holdings include the originals of the Treaty of Waitangi, government documents, maps, paintings, photographs and film. Archives New Zealand is keen to see that these archives are well used and accessible.
This new scholarship was announced at the end of 2007 as part of the celebrations to mark the 50 years since the establishment of National Archives in New Zealand and the passing of the Archives Act in 1957.
The Minister responsible for Archives New Zealand has announced the availability of the scholarship. See the Minister’s website for press release.
The scholarship application can be filled in on-line, downloaded and posted to Archives New Zealand.
Scholarship Application Form
The application form is available in Microsoft Word format (
811 kb) as well as Adobe PDF Format (
180 kb).
Some Frequently Asked Questions
The inaugural Archives New Zealand Scholarship of $6000 will be available for projects started in 2009 and completed within 12 months of starting. The scholarship supports projects that use archives holdings in an innovative way or in ways that have not already been explored.
Who can apply for the scholarship?
The scholarship is open to any individual or group working on projects that will use archives holdings as per the criteria outlined in the application form.
Archives New Zealand staff or members of their immediate families are not eligible.
How long is the scholarship for?
The scholarship is for projects commenced in 2009 and completed within 12 months of an agreed starting date.
How will the scholarship money be paid?
The money will be paid out in three instalments each of $2000.
The first instalment will be paid out at the start of the project; the second payment will be made when a predetermined milestone has been reached; and the third payment at the completion of the project.
What can I spend the scholarship money on?
The scholarship money is to assist with the costs and resources required to complete the project.
How and where can I access Archives New Zealand’s holdings?
The holdings are available at Archives New Zealand four repositories and reading rooms in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. You can visit the offices to search for records or access them through Archway. Details of our street addresses are available here.
What will I be expected to do if I receive the scholarship?
As the successful recipient of the scholarship you will be asked to give a presentation of your project.
You will be required to acknowledge the support of Archives New Zealand in any presentations and publicity surrounding the project.
You must provide Archives New Zealand with a complimentary copy of any publication or material resulting from the project.
You will be asked to agree to Archives New Zealand using the details of the project in appropriate ways. Such uses will be first discussed with you.
Will there be other scholarships provided through Archives New Zealand?
The Archives New Zealand Scholarship is to be provided annually. Any decisions to provide additional scholarships would be made following the evaluation of this inaugural scholarship.
How will my application be decided on?
All applications will be considered by a selection panel, consisting of Archives New Zealand’s Chief Archivist and two external members representing the wider community including Maori.
When do applications close?
Applications for the inaugural scholarship close on 30 September 2008.
All applicants will be notified of the selection panel’s decision in November 2008.