Prospective Ph.D. candidates do not need to submit a separate application for a Wellington Doctoral Scholarship—the application is part of your overall Ph.D. admission application for study in New Zealand. If you hold a full Victoria University of Wellington scholarship, you are limited to a maximum of 600 hours of employment per year, preferably in an area related to your research.
Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. The University was founded in 1897 and teaching began in April 1899 with 115 students enrolled in the first year.
New Zealand Scholarships For International Students Details
- Country: New Zealand
- Degree: Ph.D., Research Degree
- Award: Fully Funded
- No. of Scholarships: 100+
- Deadline: 1 November 2020
Degree & Duration
- PhD scholarship is available at Victoria University of Wellington.
- Duration of this Post Doctoral scholarship is 3 years
List of Academic Majors
You may be wondering at how is it possible of 100+ scholarships in 800+ Academic courses.
Number | Level |
---|---|
000 | Pre-degree courses |
100 | First-year undergraduate courses |
200 | Advanced undergraduate courses |
300 | Advanced undergraduate courses |
400 | Honors courses and some Master’s courses |
500 | Master’s courses |
600 | Ph.D. courses |
800 | A few diplomae and certificate courses |
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Scholarship Benefits
Scholarships are offered to the top-ranked candidates in any doctoral admission and scholarship application round throughout the year.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be considered for a Wellington Doctoral Scholarship the applicant must have a strong academic record.
- These scholarships are open to graduates of any university within or outside of New Zealand.
- Demonstrated potential for high-quality research
- A record of publication in high-quality journals commensurate with experience and education.
- Applicants would normally be expected to have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a First Class Honours degree.
- Academic staff at Victoria University of Wellington or any other university may not hold a Wellington Doctoral Scholarship while currently employed.
- Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.
How To Apply For New Zealand Scholarships For International Students
The final selection will be made by the Victoria Research Scholarships Committee on those applicants who have been put forward by the relevant School and Faculty.
Offers of Wellington Doctoral Scholarships will be made approximately six weeks after each closing date in November of the year of application. As some applicants may decline an offer further offers may be made, it is possible that some applicants will not be finally notified of the success or otherwise of their applications three months after application.