Wellington Doctoral Hardship Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Wellington Doctoral Hardship Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

The Wellington Doctoral Hardship Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington supports doctoral candidates experiencing unexpected financial hardship. This award provides full funding, dependent on individual circumstances, and prioritizes students nearing completion, those between thesis submission and library lodgement, or those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a doctoral programme at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Candidates must not be on suspension and should be living in Wellington, unless affected by COVID-19 circumstances. Preference is given to those who have exhausted student loan entitlements and explored all other financial support options.

Selection Criteria

1. Applicants must be currently enrolled and fully registered in a doctoral programme at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, with exceptions for COVID-19-related cases.
2. Applicants must not be on suspension and should be living in Wellington, unless affected by COVID-19 circumstances.

Application Process

1. Applicants must book an appointment with a University Student Finance Adviser to discuss their circumstances and complete a budget showing current income and essential expenses.
2. They must bring a recent bank statement (showing at least two months of transactions, all balances, and their name and account number) along with any additional financial evidence if required.
3. Applicants must also provide their latest six-monthly progress report, and the committee may request further details from their supervisor regarding academic progress.

Award: Dependant on circumstances.

Important Note

1. Preference is given to those nearing completion of their PhD, between thesis submission and library lodgement, or those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. The committee will assess unforeseen academic or professional circumstances impacting study, though student levies and insurance are not considered unforeseen expenses.

To apply, visit the official Victoria Doctoral Hardship Scholarship application page. The deadline for submission is 10 August 2026.