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 stro
ng 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.
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.
Number of
Awards: 35 scholarships
are available.
Scholarship
Award:
Scholarships include a $23,500 stipend annually + tuition fees.
Scholarship
can be taken in New
Zealand
Eligibility:
- 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.
Nationality: New Zealand and
international students can apply for Victoria Doctoral Scholarships.
College
Admission Requirement:
To enroll for the PhD student must meet the prescribed academic standard and be
accepted by a School.
- Before
admission, applicants must have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree
with first or upper second class honours or a master’s degree at an
equivalent standard at a New Zealand university. - Alternatively,
students may enroll initially in a master’s degree and then be allowed to
transfer to the PhD. - In
exceptional circumstances; applicants may be permitted to enroll without
meeting these criteria if they have extensive relevant experience.
English Language
Requirement: 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.
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
Deadline:
The application deadline is November 1, 2017.
