The Victoria University of Wellington is offering Doctoral scholarships for New Zealand and international students in New Zealand. These scholarships are available for pursuing doctoral or PhD degree programs.
The 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.
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Summary
A great option to get a degree with financial support at Victoria University of Wellington.
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( votes)Victoria University has a tradition of fostering strong global links in teaching and research and programs of national significance and international quality.
Victoria’s English language requirements are strict and not negotiable. If the student’s first language is not English, they must provide evidence of English proficiency before they will be accepted as a PhD candidate.
Application Deadline: 1 March, 1 July and 1 November.
Brief Description
- Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a 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.
- Awards: $29,500 stipend annually plus tuition fees
- Number of Scholarships: Approximately 110 per year
- Nationality: New Zealand and international students
- Scholarship can be taken in New Zealand
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: New Zealand and international students can apply for Victoria Doctoral Scholarships.
- Entrance Requirements:
- The Scholarships are open to graduates of any university within or outside of New Zealand who intend to enroll 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 enroll full-time for a doctorate (PhD) at Victoria University or who have commenced their doctoral study at Victoria University.
Application Procedure:
- 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)
- English Language Requirements: Victoria’s English language requirements are strict and not negotiable. If the 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 program test.
