Victoria University of Wellington 2022 Wellington Doctoral Scholarship

These scholarships are intended to encourage and support doctoral study (PhD) at Victoria University of Wellington.

• Table of Content
• About Victoria University of Wellington
• Wellington Doctoral Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Wellington Doctoral Scholarship
• Requirements for Wellington Doctoral Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Victoria University of Wellington

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Learn more about our 125 years of rich history.

Wellington Doctoral Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Wellington Doctoral Scholarship

All offers of Wellington Doctoral Scholarships consist of a $27,500 per annum stipend plus domestic tuition fees for up to three years.

Requirements for Wellington Doctoral Scholarship Qualification

The scholarships are offered to the top ranked candidates in any Doctoral admission and scholarship application round throughout the year. To be considered for a Wellington Doctoral Scholarship the applicant must have a strong academic record and excellent academic references, or:

• demonstrated potential for high quality research; or
• a record of publication in high quality journals commensurate with experience and education.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4:30pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
2. All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being fully enrolled in a full-year programme (full-time will be at the level of points considered by Studylink as full-time) within the stipulated criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
3. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
4. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.

For more details, visit Victoria University of Wellington website.