Wellington Pasifika Masters by Thesis Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Wellington Pasifika Masters by Thesis Scholarship 2026

The Wellington Pasifika Masters by Thesis Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington supports Pasifika students enrolling in a Master’s by Thesis degree. This award provides full funding, including a NZD 15,000 tax-free stipend for one year plus tuition fees and levies.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all domestic and international Pasifika candidates eligible to enrol in a Master’s by Thesis degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Applicants must be enrolled in a one-year Master’s programme or a Part 2 Master’s degree with a thesis course worth 90 points or more (usually coded 591 or 592). Students taking a portfolio course of 90 points or more are eligible, but those taking a 60-point dissertation course are not.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must be of Pasifika descent and intending to enrol for a Master’s by Thesis degree at the university. The applicant’s thesis must be at least 90 points in value.

Application Process and Award

A completed online application must be submitted by the closing date; late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. The scholarship award consists of a NZD 15,000 tax-free stipend for one year plus tuition fees. The stipend is paid monthly after enrolment confirmation, and fees and levies are paid directly to the University by the Scholarships Office. Approval is required to hold other awards totaling more than NZD 6,000 concurrently, which may reduce the stipend; exceptions include holding this scholarship alongside a VUW Postgraduate International Scholarship, with no reduction.

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