Victoria University of Wellington Doctoral Scholarships

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. 
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.
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