GrabScholarships

Wellington Doctoral Scholarships in New Zealand | NZ$32,000 a Year for PhD Students at Victoria University of Wellington

PhD
1 min readSkip to how to apply
Next deadline expected around Nov 1, 2027, based on the last confirmed round (closed November 1, 2026). Most scholarships open again at a similar time each year, but dates can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
Add deadline to calendarGoogle Calendar

Want to do a PhD in New Zealand? Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington awards Wellington Doctoral Scholarships to outstanding domestic and international students in any subject.

Quick summary

  • University: Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
  • Level: PhD, any discipline
  • Value: NZ$32,000 a year stipend, plus tuition fees
  • Duration: normally 3 years
  • Who: domestic and international students
  • Closing dates:1 March, 1 July and 1 November each year (next: 1 November, 4:30 pm NZ time)

Eligibility

  • You plan to enrol full time for a PhD at Victoria University of Wellington (or have already started)
  • Normally a bachelor’s with honours or a master’s with distinction (equivalent to New Zealand First Class Honours)
  • It must be your first doctorate
  • Selection is based on academic merit: grades, references, research potential and publications

Fees

The scholarship covers tuition at the domestic rate. International PhD students in New Zealand generally pay domestic fees, but confirm this for your situation with the university.

How to apply

  1. Find a supervisor in your field at Victoria University of Wellington and discuss your research proposal.
  2. Apply for PhD admission and the scholarship online.
  3. Make sure all documents and references arrive by 4:30 pm on the closing date. Results come 6–8 weeks later.

More: scholarships in New Zealand.

Official website

Details checked on 13 October against the official sources linked below. Dates and amounts can change, so always confirm on the official website before you apply.

Spotted something wrong or out of date? Report a mistake · How we verify listings

How to apply

  1. Read the eligibility, benefits and required documents above.
  2. Prepare your documents — transcripts, CV, motivation letter and any tests required.
  3. Apply through the official website before the deadline.
  4. Track your progress on GrabScholarships so you never miss a step.
Apply through us

Create a free account, track every step, and pick up right where you left off.

Start application
Apply yourself

Skip the account — go straight to the provider's official application page.

Apply yourselfOpens the official site in a new tab. We'll keep track and ask how it went when you come back.
How to Apply