Scholarships and Allowances
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Victoria Doctoral Scholarships
Victoria University offers an extensive scholarship program for PhD candidates. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and/or research experience and publication record.
From 2012, Victoria Doctoral Scholarships recipients are required to contribute 150 hours to the academic life of the School and University. For guidelines on the contribution, please see the information below.
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 Victoria Doctoral Scholarship 150 Hour Contribution |
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Who is Eligible?
All prospective and existing full-time PhD students are eligible to apply for Victoria PhD scholarships, irrespective of residence or nationality.
How to Apply?
How to apply for prospective students (prospective students use the same form to apply for both Victoria PhD funding and admission as a PhD candidate).
How to apply for existing PhD students or those with an offer of place
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Victoria's Scholarships Office will be able to provide you with information about other possibilities for funding:
Victoria International's webpages may also be of assistance:
Read our guide about funding opportunities for existing students
Student Allowances and Loans
If you are a New Zealand Citizen, permanent resident or refugee, you may be eligible to apply for a student allowance and/or an accommodation benefit.
See the government's Studylink website for information about student allowances
You may also be eligible to apply for a student loan to fund your PhD.