The Wellington Doctoral Scholarship is Victoria University of Wellington’s flagship PhD funding opportunity. It’s a fully funded doctoral award, available to both domestic and international students across all disciplines, including Architecture, Engineering, Health, Humanities, Law, Science, Music, and more.
Key Features & Value
- Annual stipend: NZD 30,500 to support living costs.
- Tuition coverage: Domestic tuition fees paid in full for up to 3 years.
- Support scope: Covers all PhD research disciplines offered by the university.
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Deadline: November 1, 2025
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Applicants should:
- Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree with high academic achievement (equivalent to First-Class Honors in NZ)).
- Demonstrate strong academic references and/or a publication record.
- A graduate of any university within or outside of New Zealand who have commenced their doctoral study at Victoria University of Wellington.
- Show research potential and fit with supervisor, school, and university priorities.
- For current VUW PhD students enrolled over 6 months, scholarship tenure may be reduced at the Committee’s discretion.
Applications are assessed on academic excellence, research quality, and strategic alignment, such as interdisciplinary or industry-linked research.
Tenure & Conditions
- Duration: Up to 3 years full-time, commensurate with doctoral study.
- Deferments: May be granted—for example, due to research needs—on a case-by-case basis .
- Employment limits: Scholarship recipients can work up to 600 hours/year with supervisor approval.
- Progress reporting: Six-monthly progress reports are required.
- Termination: Scholarships may be terminated if progress is unsatisfactory or enrolment does not remain full-time.
How to Apply
To apply for the Wellington Scholarship Program, please follow these steps if you are an interested and qualified applicant:
- CLICK HERE to access the scholarship website.
- Submit your application for a doctoral degree at Victoria University of Wellington.
- After completing your degree application, proceed to apply for funding.
The Victoria Research Scholarships Committee will make the final selection from candidates recommended by the relevant School and Faculty. Offers for the Wellington Doctoral Scholarships will be issued around six weeks after each closing date in March, July, and November.
Please note that if some applicants choose to decline their offers, additional offers may be extended. Consequently, not all applicants may receive notification of their application’s status until three months after submission.
The Victoria University of Wellington Doctoral Scholarship Program 2025 offers a generous, competitive full funding package—covering a NZD 30,500 annual stipend and tuition—to top-tier doctoral candidates. To enhance your application:
- Establish early contact with prospective supervisors.
- Highlight your academic excellence and relevant publications.
- Align your research proposal with the university’s strategic priorities.
- Be mindful of Wellington’s living costs; plan for supplementary income sources.
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