New ZealandPhD119 days leftFully FundedWellington Doctoral Scholarship 2027 at Victoria University of Wellington (About 110 Awards)
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About 110 PhD scholarships a year at Victoria University of Wellington, in New Zealand's capital, open to international students: a NZ$32,000 yearly stipend and domestic fees covered for 3 years. The next deadline is 1 March 2027. Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka) awards the Wellington Doctoral Scholarship to graduates of any university in New Zealand or abroad who intend to enrol full-time in a first PhD. It pays a stipend of NZ$32,000 a year and covers tuition at the domestic rate (which international PhD students living in New Zealand pay) for normally 3 years; insurance and student levies are not covered. Applicants normally need a bachelor's or master's with distinction, equivalent to First Class Honours at a New Zealand university. The scholarship and PhD admission are handled in one application, with closing dates on 1 March, 1 July and 1 November each year (4:30 pm NZ time), and results within 6–8 weeks. Late or incomplete applications are not accepted.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsNZ$32,000 yearly stipend
Normally for 3 years.
Tuition at the domestic rate
Paid directly to the university for 3 years.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
4 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: NZ$32,000 yearly stipend, Tuition at the domestic rate.
Eligible levels: PhD.
The latest deadline we have is March 1, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Online PhD admission and scholarship application, Official academic record, Research proposal and references by the deadline, Proof of English if required.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/current/wellington-doctoral-scholarship. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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