Wellington Scholarship Program in New Zealand

Wellington Scholarship Program Summary

• Host Country: New Zealand

• Study Abroad: Study in Australia 

• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships 

• Eligible Countries: All Countries

• Reward: Full Scholarship | $32,000 Yearly Stipend

• No IELTS Required

• Deadline: November 1, 2026

• Scholarship Alerts: To receive Scholarship Alerts on WhatsApp, Click HERE

Wellington Doctoral Scholarship Program Details:

Applications for the 2026 Doctoral Scholarships at the University of Wellington are now open.

Wellington Scholarship Program is established to encourage postgraduate research. Victoria University of Wellington offers scholarships to those about to begin their doctoral studies.

These Wellington Doctoral Scholarships are awarded on academic merit and are open to New Zealand and international students in any discipline.

Eligibility Requirements for Wellington Scholarship Program 2026:

To be considered for the Wellington Scholarship Program, you must be:

• A graduates of any university within or outside of New Zealand who intend to enrol full time for a Doctorate (PhD) or

• who have commenced their doctoral study at Victoria University of Wellington.

• Please note: It is very important to refer to the website for regulations and further process requirements regarding an application for this scholarship.

• Applicant must have a strong academic record and excellent academic references, or:

  • demonstrated potential for high quality research; or

• a record of publication in high quality journals commensurate with experience and education.

Benefit of the Wellington Scholarship Program 2026

• All offers of Wellington Scholarship Program consist of a $32,000 per annum stipend plus domestic tuition fees for up to three years.

• The Wellington Doctoral Scholarships are offered to the top ranked candidates in any Doctoral admission and scholarship application round throughout the year.

Selection process for the Wellington Doctoral Scholarship 2026

Final selection is made by the Victoria Research Scholarships Committee on those applicants who have been put forward by the relevant School and Faculty.

Offers of Wellington Doctoral Scholarships will be made approximately six weeks after each closing date in March, July and November of the year of application.

As some applicants may decline an offer further offers may be made, it is possible that some applicants will not be finally notified of the success or otherwise of their applications three months after application.

How to apply for the Wellington Scholarship Program (Step by Step Process)

To apply for the Wellington Scholarship Program, interested and qualified applicants should;

• 1

  Click on the button below to visit the scholarship website.

• 2

  Apply for a doctoral degree at the Victoria University of Wellington.

• 3

  Apply for funding after the step above.

• 4

  Final selection is made by the Victoria Research Scholarships Committee on those applicants who have been put forward by the relevant School and Faculty.

• 5

  Offers of Wellington Doctoral Scholarships will be made approximately six weeks after each closing date in March, July, and November of the year of application.

• 6

  As some applicants may decline an offer further offers may be made, it is possible that some applicants will not be finally notified of the success or otherwise of their applications three months after application.