Wellington Doctoral Scholarship 2026 for PhD Study in New Zealand with an Annual Stipend of NZD 32,000
By: Victoria University of WellingtonLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationNew Zealand
Deadlineavailable
Opportunity description
Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand offers the Wellington Doctoral Scholarship for outstanding students who wish to pursue a full-time PhD at the university.
The scholarship is one of the leading funded PhD scholarships in New Zealand for international students, providing an annual stipend of NZD 32,000 in addition to coverage of domestic tuition fees for up to three years. The university awards approximately 110 doctoral scholarships each year on a competitive basis.
Benefits
Scholarship recipients will receive:
- An annual stipend of NZD 32,000.
- Coverage of domestic tuition fees for the PhD program.
- Funding for up to three years.
- The opportunity to study and conduct research at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand.
- Eligibility for both domestic and international students.
- Approximately 110 scholarships awarded each year.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants may apply if they:
- Are graduates of a university in New Zealand or overseas.
- Wish to enroll full-time in a PhD program at Victoria University of Wellington.
- Have already commenced doctoral study at the university.
- Are applying for their first doctoral qualification; applicants who already hold a doctoral degree are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Have a strong academic record and demonstrate outstanding research potential.
Application Deadlines
There are three application rounds each year, with deadlines on:
- March 1
- July 1
- November 1
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