PhD / Doctoral Fully Funded Scholarships 

2025 / 2026 Scholarships in New Zealand

The Victoria University of New Zealand is offering scholarships for International students. These scholarships are for those students who want to pursue their PhD degree studies in Victoria University. These scholarships are aiming at applications from highly intellectual students from developing countries and local students from within New Zealand.

The PhD fellowship in New Zealand aims to construct your dreams on the foundations of reality. Everyone is eligible for this worldwide scholarship, regardless of where they live, what religion they practice, which ethnicity they identify with, what gender they are, or what socioeconomic situation they come from. This New Zealand scholarship for international students will give you with a variety of academic activities and project-based work to help you find your potential for the skills you learn while in New Zealand.

Field of Study / Subjects

Applicants can choose any field of study (for their PhD degree program) from the list of programs that are being offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

  • Architecture;
  • Business and government;
  • Design;
  • Education;
  • Engineering;
  • Health;
  • Humanities and Social Sciences;
  • Law;
  • Music;
  • Technology;
  • Science

Other latest Scholarships in New Zealand are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the New Zealand.

Number of Scholarships

Approximately 105 scholarships are offered annually (35 scholarships each round, 3 rounds a year) to the national and international students to study in PhD or Doctoral programs.

Duration of Scholarship

03 years for a PhD / Doctoral study program. For a student who has already been enrolled in a Doctorate at Victoria University of Wellington for more than six months at the time of the Scholarship offer, the maximum length of tenure will be reduced at the discretion of the Victoria University Research Scholarships Committee.

Scholarship Description / Details

Victoria University of Wellington PhD Scholarships for National and International Students provide many grants for the applicants, these following grants are:

  • Scholarship will cover the full tuition fees.
  • Additional annual allowance of $30,500 for upto 3 years.
  • The grant will pay tuition for up to three years.
  • Academic knowledge of the specific subject of interest will be increased.
  • Experience New Zealand’s culture, traditions, and history.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be considered for Victoria university of wellington PhD scholarships for national and international students, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

  • Applicants from within New Zealand or outside (any developing country) with a valid passport are eligible to apply.
  • Those graduates who want to pursue or have already started full-time PhD / Doctoral studies at Victoria university are welcome.
  • Applicant should be an outstanding academic achiever as this scholarship is awarded based on academic merit.
  • English proficiency is a must. Applicants must have 90 points in TOEFL (minimum 20 points in writing) and IELTS band of 6.5 overall.
  • A strong academic record.
  • Excellent academic recommendations.
  • Possess the potential to do high-quality research.
  • Record of articles in prestigious magazines that represent your experiences and education.

Please visit the official website for additional details on the Ph.D. scholarship eligibility criteria, Terms & Conditions, and Scholarship Application Regulations.

Detailed eligibility requirements are mentioned under “Step 1: check you meet the requirements”.

How to Apply / Download Scholarship Form / Documents Required

Applicants can apply for this scholarship, must follow some steps:

  • Applicants must apply for this scholarship via online application system.
  • Attach all the required documents, the application dashboard must show all green before you submit your application.

Required Documents:

  • Expression of interest
  • Sample of your academic writing (2000 words approx.)
  • Certified copies of academic transcripts from institutions other than Victoria
  • Academic referees provided with report form and advised of due date
  • Certified copy of Diploma supplement (for EU applicants only)
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Consent to disclosure of information signed

Detailed information regarding documents can be found here.

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Last Date to Apply

Deadlines of the scholarships are different for different scholarships.

Official Website

Visit official website to get more details about the Victoria university of wellington PhD scholarships for national and international students.

Frequently Asked Questions

(Q) How to apply for the Victoria University of Wellington PhD Scholarship for International Students? Or procedure to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) The application process for this scholarship program is online. Click here to know how to apply for this scholarship program.

(Q) What if an applicant submits only their application form and not the documents?

(A) Your application will only be processed if all completed documentation, including references, is received by 4.30 pm (NZ) on the closing date of the application

(Q)  A candidate allowed to do work along with this PH.D scholarship?

(A) 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.