Jean O’Reilly Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship

Scholarships of up to $7,500 for full-time honours or masters enrolment in the Faculty of Arts by New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents.

About the scholarship

Application status: Not currently open for applications
Applicable study: Postgraduate study in the Faculty of Arts
Opening date: 16 October 2025
Closing date: 27 November 2025
Tenure: One Year
For: Assistance with study
Number on offer: One or more
Offer rate: Annually
Value: Up to $7,500 in total

The Scholarship was established in 2018 by Phil O’Reilly to honour the memory of his mother Jean O’Reilly, in recognition of her encouragement and support of his university study.

The intention of the Scholarship is to encourage and support honours and masters level students to study global public policies, relationships and organisations (such as the OECD, the UN or the World Bank), particularly when New Zealand influences and is influenced by global public policy.

Regulations

How to apply

Scholarship applications will usually open around six weeks before the closing date. Please read the regulations carefully to be sure you are eligible before you apply.

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Disclaimer

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