Scholarships at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand

Published by sanja

Deadline: 01 March 2018
Open to: international students
Scholarship: USD 23,500 stipend annually + tuition fees

Description

The Victoria University of Wellington is offering 35 doctoral scholarships for New Zealand and international students. These scholarships are available for pursuing doctoral or Ph.D. 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 Ph.D. candidate.

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.
  • 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.

Scholarship

Scholarships include a USD 23,500 stipend annually + tuition fees.

How to apply?

In order to apply, please fill the application.

For more information, please visit the official web page.