Wellington Doctoral Scholarship 2026–2027: Fully Funded PhD Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington
The Wellington Doctoral Scholarship offers high-achieving domestic and international students a fully funded PhD opportunity at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. Recipients receive a NZ$32,000 annual stipend alongside domestic tuition fee support for up to three years.
Overview
The Wellington Doctoral Scholarship is provided by Victoria University of Wellington to support outstanding candidates undertaking full-time doctoral research. Open to both New Zealand and international students, the programme offers approximately 110 awards annually across a broad selection of academic disciplines, including science, engineering, business, education, law, humanities, and health.
Benefits
- An annual living stipend of NZ$32,000.
- Coverage of domestic tuition fees for up to three years.
- Support for postgraduate research across numerous university schools and institutes.
Eligibility
- Open to both domestic and international graduates seeking their first doctoral qualification.
- Applicants must intend to enrol full-time in a PhD programme at Victoria University of Wellington, or have already commenced doctoral study there.
- Candidates are evaluated competitively based on academic merit, strong references, research potential, and relevant publications.
How to Apply
Prospective candidates should review the official scholarship guidelines and complete their doctoral admission and funding procedures via the Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research.
Deadline
The scholarship accepts applications across three rounds each year, with closing dates on 1 March, 1 July, and 1 November.