Wellington Masters by Thesis Scholarship atVictoria University of Wellington 2025
The Wellington Masters by Thesis Scholarship 2025 at Victoria University of Wellington offers partial funding of NZD 15,000 to international students pursuing a research‑focused master’s by thesis. Applications close on 1 November 2025 and must be submitted online with all supporting documents by 4:30 pm on that date. Eligibility requires an honours degree or equivalent, a minimum GPA of 7.0, and full‑time enrolment in a 90‑point thesis programme. The scholarship covers tuition for 120 points at domestic rates and provides a tax‑free stipend, with international students (except Australians) paying the fee difference.
Eligible Degrees
Master's/Postgraduate (Not-STEM field)
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
New Zealand
Eligible Courses
Courses offered by the university
University
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington Masters by Thesis Scholarship 2025 – Overview
The Wellington Masters by Thesis Scholarship is a partial‑funding award provided by Victoria University of Wellington for international students undertaking a research‑oriented master’s degree by thesis.
Key Details
- Scholarship value: NZD 15,000 tax‑free stipend plus tuition coverage for 120 points at domestic rates.
- Deadline: 01 Nov, 2025 (applications and all supporting documents must be received by 4:30 pm on this date).
- Eligibility: Open to all nationalities; applicants must hold an honours degree or equivalent, achieve a minimum GPA of 7.0 (on a 9‑point scale), and enrol full‑time in a thesis worth 90 points or more.
- Application process: Submit a completed online application and all required documents by the deadline; late or incomplete submissions are not accepted.
Benefits
- Tax‑free stipend of NZD 15,000 for one year.
- Tuition fees covered for 120 points at the domestic rate.
- Fees are paid directly to the university by the Scholarships Office.
- International students (except Australians) must meet the difference between international and domestic fees.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be eligible at the time of application or become eligible by the start of Trimester 2 the following year.
- Must be enrolling in a Master’s degree by thesis worth 90 points or more.
- Must not be enrolled in a 60‑point dissertation course.
- Must have completed an Honours degree or Part 1 of a Master’s degree with a GPA of at least 7.0.
- Must intend to enrol full‑time at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington.
Application Steps
- Complete the online application form before the closing date.
- Upload all supporting documents and references by 4:30 pm on the same day.
- Ensure the application is fully submitted and complete; incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
- Applications typically open one month prior to the deadline.
For detailed information and to apply, visit the official scholarship page: Wellington Masters by Thesis Scholarship.
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