Wellington Doctoral Scholarship Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Wellington Doctoral Scholarship Victoria University of Wellington 2026

The Wellington Doctoral Scholarship is a prestigious award offered by Victoria University of Wellington for doctoral (PhD) study. This scholarship provides full funding, consisting of a stipend of NZD 32,000 per annum plus tuition fees, tenable for up to three years. It is open to all nationalities and graduates from any university, whether within or outside of New Zealand.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to graduates of any university within or outside of New Zealand.
• Applicants must intend to enroll full-time for a doctorate (PhD) or have commenced their doctoral study at Victoria University of Wellington.
• Applicants must demonstrate potential for high-quality research.
• Applicants must have a strong academic record and excellent academic references.
• Applicants must have a record of publication in high-quality journals commensurate with experience and education.

Scholarship Value

Wellington Doctoral Scholarships consist of a $32,000 per annum stipend plus domestic tuition fees for up to three years.

Application Process

A completed online application must be submitted to be considered for the scholarship. The deadline for submitting applications is November 1, 2026. To apply, candidates should use the official application form available at Victoria University of Wellington scholarships page.