The Victoria University of Wellington’s Wellington Scholarship Program provides PhD students with a fully financed opportunity.
The Wellington Doctoral Scholarships provide a stipend of $32,000 a year in addition to full tuition coverage to support and encourage doctoral study (PhD) at Victoria University of Wellington.
Application Deadline:
🗓️ 1 November 2026.
Tell Me About The Award:
The Wellington Doctoral Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington is a fully funded opportunity for both international and domestic students pursuing a PhD. The award supports high-achieving researchers with funding to focus on doctoral research across a wide range of disciplines.
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🎓 Which Fields are Eligible?
All disciplines offered by the university, including:
- Architecture
- Business and Government
- Design
- Education
- Engineering
- Health
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Law
- Music
- Science
- Technology
🧾 Type:
Doctoral (PhD) Scholarship — Fully Funded
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be graduates of any university in or outside New Zealand
- Intend to enroll full-time for a PhD or already be enrolled for no more than 6 months at Victoria University of Wellington
- Have a strong academic record and excellent references or demonstrate potential for high-quality research
How Are Applicants Selected?
- Selection is based on academic merit
- Evaluation of research potential and alignment with faculty research interests
- Final decisions are made by the Victoria Research Scholarships Committee
- Applicants are notified 6–8 weeks after each deadline
🌍 Which Countries Are Eligible?
🌐 All countries (International & Domestic students)
📍 Where Will the Award Be Taken?
🎓 Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
🎯 How Many Awards?
Approximately 110 scholarships awarded per year
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- 💵 NZD $32,000 annual stipend
- 🏫 Full domestic tuition fee coverage
- Tenure: Up to 3 years
- Possible part-time work (up to 600 hours/year) permitted with approval
How Long Will the Award Last?
📆 Up to 3 years (Reduced if already enrolled for more than 6 months)
How to Apply:
- Apply online for admission to the Doctoral (PhD) program
- Indicate interest in the Doctoral Scholarship during the admission process
- Submit all required documents (transcripts, research proposal, references)
- Await selection recommendation from relevant School and Faculty
