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Wellington Doctoral Scholarship

Victoria University of Wellington

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Amount

Fully funded (tuition + living costs)

Country

New Zealand

Level

PhD

Deadline

Usually closes around March estimated

How to apply

You apply on the official website. ScholarPal doesn't take applications.

  1. Check that you can apply: who the award is for and which level of study it covers.
  2. Prepare what the official page asks for. This is often a transcript, a passport or ID, and a CV or personal statement.
  3. On the official website, find the Apply or Application link and follow the steps there.

When: Usually closes around March

Go to the official websiteOfficial page checked Nov 9, 2026

About this scholarship

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

More

Information on applying to do a Doctorate at Victoria University of Wellington and how to apply for funding is also available from the Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research website . General information about doctoral study is also available from this website. To encourage postgraduate research Victoria University of Wellington offers scholarships to those about to begin their doctoral studies. These scholarships are awarded on academic merit and are open to New Zealand and international students in any discipline. These scholarships are open to 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 conditions and further process requirements regarding an application for this scholarship. These scholarships are only available to students seeking to obtain their first doctoral qualification. Applicants that already hold a doctorate degree are ineligble. The Victoria Res

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  • ✓Living costs covered

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Students pursuing PhD degrees can apply. This scholarship has nationality, residence or status conditions — check them on the official page before applying.

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