Deadline
2025-11-01
Value of Scholarship
Full Scholarship & $30,500 Living Stipends
$30,500
$30,500
Country Tenable
New Zealand
Renewable
No
Wellington Doctoral Scholarship 2025 | Fully Funded PhD Opportunity at Victoria University of Wellington
The Wellington Doctoral Scholarship Program at Victoria University of Wellington offers a prestigious, fully funded opportunity for students undertaking PhD studies. This scholarship is designed to support and promote high-quality postgraduate research by providing financial assistance to outstanding doctoral candidates.
Scholarship Overview
The Wellington Doctoral Scholarship provides:
- A tax-free stipend of NZD $30,500 per year
- Full coverage of domestic tuition fees for up to three years
This funding aims to encourage both domestic and international students to pursue advanced research in any discipline offered at the university.
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is open to:
- Graduates from any university in New Zealand or abroad who intend to enroll full-time in a PhD program at Victoria University of Wellington, or
- Those who have already commenced their doctoral studies at the university
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
- Possess a strong academic track record
- Provide excellent academic references
- Demonstrate potential for high-quality research, or
- Have a publication record in reputable journals appropriate to their level of academic experience
Note: Please refer to the official website for full regulations and further application details.
Selection Process
- Applications are reviewed and shortlisted by the relevant School and Faculty
- Final selections are made by the Victoria Research Scholarships Committee
- Scholarships are awarded to top-ranked candidates in each application round
- Decisions are typically communicated six weeks after the application deadlines in March, July, and November
- Due to offer rejections, some applicants may not receive a final outcome for up to three months
How to Apply – Step-by-Step
- Apply for admission to a doctoral program at Victoria University of Wellington
- Submit your scholarship application online through the university’s official website
- Applications are reviewed in rounds; ensure you apply before one of the closing dates (March, July, or November)
- Await the outcome—offers are made about six weeks after each deadline
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