The Wellington Scholarship Program of the Victoria University of Wellington offers a fully funded opportunity for doctoral students of the university.
These Wellington Doctoral Scholarship offer full coverage of the candidate’s tuition and a stipend of $30,500 annual stipend to encourage and support doctoral study (PhD) at Victoria University of Wellington.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Wellington Scholarship Program, you must be:
- A graduates of any university within or outside of New Zealand who intend to enrol full time for a Doctorate (PhD) or
- who have commenced their doctoral study at Victoria University of Wellington.
- Please note: It is very important to refer to the website for regulations and further process requirements regarding an application for this scholarship.
- 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.
Benefit
All offers of Wellington Scholarship Program consist of a $30,500 per annum stipend plus domestic tuition fees for up to three years.
The Wellington Doctoral Scholarships are offered to the top ranked candidates in any Doctoral admission and scholarship application round throughout the year.
Selection Process
Final selection is made by the Victoria Research Scholarships Committee on those applicants who have been put forward by the relevant School and Faculty.
Offers of Wellington Doctoral Scholarships will be made approximately six weeks after each closing date in March, July and November of the year of application.
As some applicants may decline an offer further offers may be made, it is possible that some applicants will not be finally notified of the success or otherwise of their applications three months after application.
Method of Application
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship website.
- Apply for a doctoral degree at the Victoria University of Wellington.
- Apply for funding after the step above.
- Final selection is made by the Victoria Research Scholarships Committee on those applicants who have been put forward by the relevant School and Faculty.
- Offers of Wellington Doctoral Scholarships will be made approximately six weeks after each closing date in March, July, and November of the year of application.
- As some applicants may decline an offer further offers may be made, it is possible that some applicants will not be finally notified of the success or otherwise of their applications three months after application.
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: November 1, 2025.
