Victoria University Scholarships 2017 for National / International Students in New Zealand
Victoria University Scholarships 2025 for National / International Students in New Zealand

Masters / MS Scholarships 

Fully Funded Scholarships for National / International Students

2025 / 2026 Scholarships in New Zealand

Victoria University Scholarships 2025

Victoria University is offering master’s scholarships to international students from various nations. These scholarships are available to students wishing to pursue master’s studies at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. These scholarships are available to students pursuing full-time, research-focused master’s degrees at Victoria University. These scholarships will be offered to Victoria University students based on their academic achievements.

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington offers scholarships to students pursuing a full-time, research-oriented Master’s degree. Individuals who are already or will be eligible for a Master’s degree via thesis worth 90 points or more are encouraged to apply. The scholarship will only be paid while the student is finishing the thesis course; thus, for some students, this will be Part 2 of a two-year Master’s program.

Fields of Study / Subjects

Applicants can choose any filed /area in all subjects available at Victoria University for masters degree.

Other recent  Scholarships in New Zealand are available for a variety of degrees and courses throughout the country.

Numbers of Scholarships

A variety of scholarships are available.

Duration of Scholarships

The master’s studies at Victoria University lasts one year.

Scholarships Description / Details

Victoria University gives some grants/facilities for students, including:

  • A one-year stipend of $15,000 plus tuition fees (domestic expenditures for 120 points only).
  • Domestic fees
  • International students (except Australia) must pay the difference between the international and domestic costs.
  • The Scholarships Office will pay all university expenses directly.
  • To co-tenure a Wellington Master’s by Thesis Scholarship with other prizes totaling more than $6,000, approval from the University Scholarships Committee is required. The co-tenure of other prizes may diminish the scholarship income.

Eligibility Criteria

These scholarships require applicants to meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants must be eligible at the time of application or by Trimester 2 of the next year.
  • Eligible to enroll in a Master’s program with a thesis of 90 points or more, either in a one-year program or Part 2 of a Master’s program.
  • The Master’s thesis usually has a course number of 591 or 592.
  • Portfolio courses worth 90 points or more, marked as 593, are also acceptable if they adhere to the University’s Master’s by Thesis criteria.
  • Students enrolled in 60-point dissertation courses are not eligible.
  • Applicants must hold an Honors or Master’s Part 1 degree from a New Zealand university with a GPA of at least 7.0.
  • Meeting the 7.0 GPA requirement is the minimum; a higher GPA may be necessary depending on application volume and available funding.
  • Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Part 1 with academic accomplishment comparable to a First-Class Honours degree from a New Zealand university.
  • Have an excellent academic record

Selection Criteria:

  • The University Research Scholarships Committee, a subcommittee of the University Research Committee, shall provide scholarships solely based on academic performance.
    • Applicants must plan to study full-time at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington.
    • Applicants must plan to pursue a Master’s degree with a thesis worth at least 90 points.

Selection process

All Wellington Master’s by Thesis Scholarship offers will be made in late December of the application year.

How to Apply / Download Scholarships Form / Documents Required

To apply for this scholarship, please download the form and provide the required documents.

  • Submit  online application . Use this link for foreign applications.
  • Attach the following documents:
  • To apply, submit a personal statement,
  • one academic reference (to be requested through the online application),
  • CV
  • a one-page research proposal outlining the proposed topic, and
  • certified copies of academic transcripts and diplomas if not previously completed at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Submit ONLY the requested documents, additional information will not be considered.

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Contact us:

Last Date to Apply / Deadline:

1st November (Annual)

Official Website:

Visit official website for further details of Victoria Scholarship.