Ruth and Roger Hopkins PhD Scholarship in Accounting and Financial Governance at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Ruth and Roger Hopkins PhD Scholarship in Accounting and Financial Governance at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

The Ruth and Roger Hopkins PhD Scholarship in Accounting and Financial Governance at Victoria University of Wellington offers partial funding of NZD 20,000 for the 2026 academic year. It is open to domestic and international PhD candidates researching accounting or commercial law, with a deadline of 1 March 2026. Applicants must meet VUW doctoral entry requirements and can re‑apply if previously awarded.

Eligible Degrees

Eligible Degrees

Doctorate (PhD)

Eligible Nationalities

Eligible Nationalities

Not specified

Destination

Destination

New Zealand

Eligible Courses

Eligible Courses

Accounting and Commercial Law

University

University

Victoria University of Wellington

Ruth and Roger Hopkins PhD Scholarship in Accounting and Financial Governance at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

This scholarship provides partial funding of NZD 20,000 for a PhD in Accounting and Commercial Law at Victoria University of Wellington. It is awarded annually, with applications closing on 01 Mar 2026. The opportunity is open to both domestic and international students, and previous recipients may re‑apply.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Enrolled or intending to enrol full‑time in a PhD at the School of Accounting and Commercial Law.
  2. Open to all nationalities; prior awardees are eligible to apply again.

Selection Criteria

Selection is based primarily on academic merit.

Application Process

  1. Meet Victoria University of Wellington’s doctoral entry requirements.
  2. Complete the online Doctoral Admission and Scholarship application and indicate interest in this specific scholarship.
  3. Submit supporting documents such as personal statements or references, if required.

Award: The scholarship amount is NZD 20,000, paid as monthly instalments. It may be awarded to a single recipient or split between two recipients at the committee’s discretion.

Obligations: Recipients must send a thank‑you letter within one month and a Progress Report at the end of the year to the family of Ruth and Roger Hopkins.

For the official application form, visit the scholarship page.

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