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Wellington Doctoral Scholarship — 1 November 2026 Round (Victoria University of Wellington)
Victoria University of Wellington funds around 110 new doctoral students each year on academic merit, in any subject. Because New Zealand charges international PhD students domestic fees, the award covers study costs well.
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Who it’s for
- Graduates with first-class or distinction-level results
- Applicants planning a full-time PhD at Victoria University of Wellington
- Any discipline and any nationality
- People who do not already hold a doctorate
What you get
A NZ$32,000 annual stipend and tuition fees for up to three years.
Requirements
- Academic records from universities outside Victoria
- References, received by the closing date
- Research proposal (for the separate PhD admission application)Check the official page
- Proof of English proficiency before acceptance, if English is not your first languageCheck the official page
- CVCheck the official page
How to apply
- Find a potential supervisor and apply for PhD admission through the Faculty of Graduate Research
- Complete the online scholarship application
- Upload academic records from your previous universities
- Make sure referee reports arrive by the closing date
- Submit by 4:30 pm (NZ time) on 1 November 2026
Timeline
- Closes1 Nov
Tips from past applicants
New Zealand is 11–12 hours ahead of Nigeria, so a 4:30 pm deadline there is early morning in Lagos — submit a day early. If you miss this round, two more rounds follow in March and July.
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