Verified
Open to all nationalities
Reopens ~Nov 2027

Wellington Doctoral Scholarship

Verified·Official source checked·Last verified: 31 October 2026
Victoria University of Wellington🇳🇿 New ZealandDeadline: 1 November 2026, 00:00

Victoria University of Wellington's flagship doctoral award: a $32,000 per annum stipend plus domestic tuition fees for up to three years, awarded on academic merit to the top-ranked candidates in any doctoral admission round. Approximately 110 are offered each year and international students are eligible in any discipline.

This scholarship is currently closed. Based on its annual cycle, applications are expected to reopen around Nov 2027 — the exact date is set when the provider publishes the next cycle. Check the provider website for the next cycle, or see similar open opportunities below.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderVictoria University of Wellington
Host Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
Study LevelPhD
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
Value32000
DurationUp to three years of full-time doctoral study
Application Deadline1 Nov 2026Reopens ~Nov 2027
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated4 November 2026
Official Websitewww.wgtn.ac.nz

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Full Tuition Fee
Monthly Stipend

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Graduates of any university planning full-time PhD enrolment at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington; awarded on academic merit and open to New Zealand and international students in any discipline.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 31 October 2026Last Updated: 4 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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