Applications Open for 2024 Vaughan Park Scholarship Programme

The Governance Board invites applications for the 2024 Vaughan Park Residential Scholarship.

The criteria for application is a project that reflects a clear and concise Theological connection, where the medium of delivery can be either written or visual.  

The Scholarship offers the successful applicant a supportive and encouraging space and place to work on their specific project.  

Applicants can be lay or ordained, holding a recognised level of tertiary education, committed to an approved subject of study, and able to reside at Vaughan Park for the period of the Scholarship.  

A comfortable, en-suite studio and all meals are provided for the duration of the Scholarship period awarded.   

Applications may be made for either a one or two-month-long residency. The Scholarship period is available throughout the year, with the exception of January and December (noting the Centre will be closed over the Easter period). In your application, please indicate three preferences for the months when you would be able to undertake your study.  

How to apply 

Applications are to be addressed to the Scholarship Grants Committee and submitted via email to the Director of Vaughan Park, Lesley Snyman at director@vaughanpark.org.nz.  

Applications are to be submitted no later than COB on Wednesday 8 November 2023, and include the following:  

• a short biography; 

• an abstract and overall context of the study, and how it reflects the above criteria; 

• at least two and no more than three references; 

• note of three preferences for the study period. 

The Scholarship will be valid only in the year for which it is granted. Applicants may originate from any country, however, will be accountable for all travel arrangements, costs, and related liability.