Max Chapple Memorial Scholarship

For candidates who want to or are studying and undertaking research in history at postgraduate level.

Scholarship overview

Status: Closed

Key facts

Value: Amount varies
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: One or more awards
Type of study: Postgraduate, Research

Application dates

Applications open: 28 January 2025
Closing date: 31 March 2025

Restrictions

Eligibility restrictions: High achievement.

The Max Chapple Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Max Honomai Chapple, who in 1995 completed a Bachelor of Arts with a major in history at Massey University.

What you'll be studying

This is a postgraduate scholarship. You will want to or be studying and undertaking research in history, preferably New Zealand or Pacific Islands history.

Eligibility criteria

You must:

  • have recently completed your bachelor's degree
  • undertake a research project worth at least 60 credits.

Application checklist

Include the following with your application:

  • your CV
  • a personal statement outlining your financial need and how this award would assist your study
  • a brief research outline

Selection considerations

When choosing our recipients, we will consider your academic achievements, financial need and other scholarships or bursaries you hold. Preference may be given to those undertaking research in the fields of New Zealand or Pacific Islands history. This scholarship may not be granted each and every year.