Victoria University of Wellington · New Zealand
Wellington Doctoral Scholarship
Competitive doctoral scholarship open to graduates of New Zealand or overseas universities.
Open 85 days remaining
DestinationNew Zealand
Degree levelPhD
FundingFully Funded
Deadline1 November 2026
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Domestic and international applicants
Minimum qualification Strong academic record and eligibility for doctoral admission
Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated
Prerequisite background Honours/Master's-level research preparation appropriate to proposed PhD
Eligible fields of study Architecture, Business/Government, Design, Education, Engineering, Health, Humanities/Social Sciences, Law, Music, Technology and Science
Work experience Not generally required unless programme-specific
Age limit No general age limit stated
English / language Doctoral admission requirements
Admission required first No
Nomination required No
Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Tuition fees covered under scholarship conditions
Stipend NZ$32,000 annually
Travel support Not standard
Insurance Not standard
Other benefits Approximately 110 awards per year; three-year normal tenure
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Confirmed
Three annual closing dates: 1 Mar, 1 Jul and 1 Nov. Next deadline after verification date is 1 Nov 2026.
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