The David Philp Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

The David Philp Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

The David Philp Scholarship provides partial funding of NZD 20,000 for Master’s or PhD study in the field of identity management. The scholarship is offered by Victoria University of Wellington and is open to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled or intend to enrol full‑time in a research‑based programme related to identity systems.

Key Details

• Degree: Masters, PhD
• Field of study: Identity Management (including ICT, AI, public services, data privacy, security, global perspectives)
• Eligibility: New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
• Application deadline: 31 Oct, 2025
• Scholarship value: Partial Funding, NZD 20,000

Applicants must submit a completed online application by the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. The scholarship will be paid as a stipend in instalments.

Selection criteria focus on research with a specific New Zealand focus that advances secure, equitable, and trusted identity services. Research topics may include digital identity, inclusive policy, biometric technologies, and innovation in identity systems.

Award requirements include writing a letter of thanks to the donor organisation, detailing the intended area or topic of research or study.

For more information and to apply, visit the official scholarship page: The David Philp Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025.