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Funded Research Master’s Scholarship in New Zealand 2026 with a NZD 15,000 Stipend

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Applicant criteria

  • NationalityNo specific nationality required
  • AgeNo specific age required
  • GenderBoth

Opportunity criteria

  • Job locationNew Zealand
  • Deadline2026-11-01

Opportunity description

Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand offers the Wellington Master’s by Thesis Scholarship for outstanding students who wish to pursue a research-based master’s degree focused primarily on completing a thesis.

The scholarship is designed to support postgraduate study and academic research. It provides a tax-free stipend of NZD 15,000 for one year, in addition to coverage of domestic tuition fees for up to 120 points of study.

This opportunity is suitable for students seeking funded master’s scholarships in New Zealand, particularly those interested in research-based postgraduate study. International students from Arab countries may apply, provided they meet the academic requirements and enroll in a master’s program that includes a thesis worth 90 points or more.

Benefits

The scholarship includes:

  • A stipend of NZD 15,000 for one year.
  • The stipend is tax-free.
  • The stipend is paid in monthly installments.
  • Coverage of tuition fees at the domestic tuition fee rate for up to 120 points.
  • A scholarship duration of one year.
  • Eligibility for both international and domestic students.
  • Full-time study at Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Financial support while completing the research component of the master’s thesis.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be eligible to enroll in a research-based master’s degree at the time of application, or become eligible by the beginning of Trimester 2 in the following year.
  • Intend to study full-time.
  • Undertake a research thesis worth 90 points or more.
  • Have an outstanding academic record.
  • Normally have completed an Honours degree or the first part of a master’s degree.
  • Have an academic record equivalent to a GPA of at least 7.0 under the New Zealand university grading system.

Selection Criteria

Recipients are selected primarily based on:

  • Academic merit.
  • Meeting the eligibility requirements for enrollment in a Master’s by Thesis program.
  • Full-time enrollment.
  • Undertaking a research thesis worth at least 90 points.

Required Documents

The scholarship application requires:

  • A Personal Statement.
  • A one-page research proposal outlining the proposed research topic.
  • A CV.
  • One academic reference, requested through the online application form.
  • An academic transcript if the applicant did not complete their previous studies at Victoria University of Wellington.

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