Description:

The purpose of this scholarship is to support students of Journalism at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha University of Canterbury.

Value/Benefits:
BC students: $7,000
GradDipJour students: $8,000

Level of Study: Undergraduate

Closing Date: An application is not required. Enrolment at the University either in a programme for a GradDipJour or at 300-level in a programme for a BC degree with a major in Journalism constitutes an application for the Robert Bell Scholarship.

Tenure: Up to 120 points of enrolment

Number available annually: At least one

Applicable enrolment during tenure: A programme for a GradDipJour, or 300-level in a programme for a BC degree with a major in Journalism.

Citizenship/residency requirements: Not applicable.

For more information, please read the regulations for this award: Click here.

Additional Information:

Robert Bell (1863–1937) established the scholarship in 1920 for the purpose of promoting the scientific study of Journalism. Mr Bell was a prominent New Zealand newspaper proprietor and a former president of the Press Congress of the World. At the time of establishing the scholarship Mr Bell also provided funds and a proposal that led to the establishment of Journalism as a programme of study at the University.

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Scholarships Office at scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz

Search Filters:

Subject of Study

Journalism

Equity Awards

Part-time study

Level of Study

Undergraduate
Postgraduate

Domestic/International Students

Both domestic and international

Faculty/School

Arts

Application Closing Month

No Application (February)

Award Type

Scholarship

Begin Accepting Applications Date:

31 Dec 2024

Deadline Date (NZT Time Zone) :

31 Dec 2024 11:59 PM