Victoria Doctoral Scholarships for International Students

The Victoria University of
Wellington is offering 35
doctoral scholarships for New Zealand
and international students. These scholarships are available for pursuing
doctoral or
PhD degree programme.
University’s aim is to
provide a learning environment to help students achieve their full potential,
but they will also provide support if they have difficulties.

Victoria University has a
tradition of fostering strong global links in teaching and research and
programmes of national significance and international quality.
Victoria’s English language
requirements are strict and not negotiable. If student’s first language is not
English, they must provide evidence of English proficiency before they will be
accepted as a PhD candidate.

 

Scholarship
Description:

  • Application
    Deadline:
     November 1, 2018
  • Course
    Level: 
    Scholarships are available
    for pursuing doctoral or PhD degree at Victoria University. These scholarships
    are awarded on academic merit and are open to New Zealand and
    international students in any discipline.
  • Study
    Subject: 
    Scholarships are awarded
    in any discipline.
  • Scholarship
    Award: 
    Scholarships include a
    $23,500 stipend annually + tuition fees.
  • Number
    of Scholarships:
     35 scholarships
    are available.
  • Nationality:
    New Zealand and international
  • Scholarship
    can be taken in the 
    New Zealand

 

Eligibility for the
Scholarship:

  • Eligible
    Countries: 
    New Zealand and
    international students can apply for Victoria Doctoral Scholarships.
  • Entrance
    Requirements:
    • The
      Scholarships are open to graduates of any university within or outside of
      New Zealand who intend to enrol full time for a doctorate (PhD) at
      Victoria University or who have commenced their doctoral study at
      Victoria University.
    • These
      scholarships are awarded on academic merit and are open to New Zealand
      and international students in any discipline.
    • The
      Scholarships are open to graduates of any university within or outside of
      New Zealand who intend to enrol full time for a doctorate (PhD) at
      Victoria University or who have commenced their doctoral study at
      Victoria University.
  • English
    Language Requirements:  
    Victoria’s
    English language requirements are strict and not negotiable. If student’s
    first language is not English, they must provide evidence of English
    proficiency before they will be accepted as a PhD candidate. Requirements
    are:
    • TOEFL
      575 with (preferably) a TWE of 5, or 237 on the computer-based test; or
      90 on the Internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing; or
    • IELTS
      overall band of 6.5, no sub-score below 6; or
    • CAE
      grade B; or
    • A
      minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4 in the Victoria
      University English proficiency programme test.

 

Application
Procedure:

Applicants, other than those
who have completed all of their study at Victoria, must include a certified
copy of their academic record from other institutions with this application.
How to Apply: Applications for admission as
a PhD student and for Victoria Doctoral Scholarships should be made online. All
applicants will need to provide:
  • A
    2000-word sample of their academic writing in English
  • Copies
    of their academic transcript/s and degree certificates
  • A copy
    of their Diploma Supplement (applicants from EU countries only)
    International students must provide:
  • Evidence
    of English language proficiency
  • Translations
    of official documents (certified by an accredited translator)

 Application Form

Scholarship Link

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