Wellington Doctoral Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 (Fully Funded)

Level of Study
PhD
Host Institution
Victoria University of Wellington
Scholarship Type
Full Funding
Eligible Nationalities
Eligible Subjects
Number of Recipients
110
Additional Materials Required?
Yes

Wellington Doctoral Scholarship Coverage

This fully funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

  • Tuition Fees
  • A yearly stipend of 32,000 NZD

Wellington Doctoral Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

  • Demonstrating academic excellence
  • Having a potential for high quality research

Make sure to check out the Victoria University of Wellington admissions pages and the Wellington Doctoral Scholarship pages for more information!

Wellington Doctoral Scholarship Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for Victoria University of Wellington and Wellington Doctoral Scholarship, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to Victoria University of Wellington first before applying for Wellington Doctoral Scholarship. You can visit the official website found in Victoria University of Wellington Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

A separate scholarship application - in addition to Victoria University of Wellington admission - is needed for Wellington Doctoral Scholarship, it's essential to know the application requirements and process. Make sure to take note of the important details before you apply!

Wellington Doctoral Scholarship Deadlines

For Wellington Doctoral Scholarship, you may apply on these dates:

We also recommend visiting the Victoria University of Wellington Admissions Section for other university deadlines and requirements.

Wellington Doctoral Scholarship Page

Want to learn more about Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington Doctoral Scholarship, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the Wellington Doctoral Scholarship page!

Official Scholarship Page
Wellington Doctoral Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington | Study in New Zealand

What Scholarship Recipients Say:

"I was awarded the Wellington Doctoral Scholarship in New Zealand in 2021. This fully funded, three-year scholarship covered my tuition fees and provided a stipend totalling around $84,500 NZD. I completed my PhD at Victoria University of Wellington’s School of Biological Sciences"

Wellington Doctoral Scholarship – Victoria University of Wellington PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Immunology)

— Kaileen

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"Applying for the Wellington Doctoral Scholarship was a straightforward process. As part of the Ph.D. application to Victoria University of Wellington, I simply indicated that I wished to be considered for the scholarship by ticking the relevant box.

Wellington Doctoral Scholarship – Victoria University of Wellington PhD in Applied Linguistics

— Mojtaba Tadayonifar

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Wellington Doctoral Scholarship Recipients

Mojtaba Tadayonifar

PhD in Applied Linguistics
Iran

Mojtaba Tadayonifar from Iran earned his PhD in Applied Linguistics at Victoria University of Wellington, supported by the Wellington Doctoral Scholarship. His research focused on second language vocabulary acquisition, exploring how learners retain multiword expressions through contextual engagement and retrieval practice. With a background in TEFL from Payame Noor University and several academic publications, his strong research profile helped secure the award.

Read his story to see how clear research focus and early supervisor engagement can make scholarship applications more impactful.

Kaileen

PhD in Biomedical Sciences
New Zealand

Kaileen from New Zealand completed her PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Immunology) at Victoria University of Wellington, where her research focused on vaccine immunology and respiratory disease. She was awarded the Wellington Doctoral Scholarship, which covered full tuition and provided a three-year living stipend.

Read her story to discover how she secured this fully funded doctoral scholarship.

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About the Author: Hyun Lee

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Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships.
Updated December 24, 2025

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