Scholarships

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Scholarships Database

The Scholarships Database is a comprehensive and current list of scholarships available to existing or potential Victoria University students. Application forms and regulations for scholarships administered by the University can be downloaded from the database.

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Postgraduate and Graduate Scholarships

From 2010 there will be three closing dates for Victoria PhD funding - 1 March, 1 July and 1 November. For prospective students there will be one process and form for applying for PhD study at Victoria University and for funding. This application form is available from the Faculty of Graduate Research website from January 2010. Prospective PhD students who do not need funding will also use this form. Current PhD students may apply for funding (only) on the form available from the link below during these three rounds.

The next round  for Master's (by thesis) study and Victoria Graduate Awards (for Honours and Master's by coursework), closes on 1 November 2010. 

Victoria's Postgraduate Scholarships:

Applicants for Victoria PhD and Master’s (by thesis) Scholarships should request that referees complete the postgraduate scholarship referee form.

Visit the Scholarships' Database to find other scholarships that may be available to you as a postgraduate student.

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First Year Scholarships

Victoria University offers two main first year scholarships. Applications for Victoria Excellence Scholarships will be accepted until 1 December 2010. Applications for Victoria Achiever Scholarships close 1 October 2010.

International Students - International students can apply for many Victoria University Scholarships. Additional scholarship information for International students is available on the Victoria International website.

Quick links to other related information are provided below:
Admission requirements for International students
Scholarships and grants for International students

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Dates and Deadlines

The Calendar of Application Closing Dates provides scholarships with closing dates during the next twelve months.

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Award and Scholarship Winners

Form name File size
PDF icon. Award and Scholarship Winners 2009-2010 490 KB

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact the Scholarships Office, email: address

Designation Name Phone
Enquiries - Scholarships Office and PhD Admissions

Rachel Stockwell
+64-4-463 5113
Manager, Scholarships and PhD Admissions

Philippa Hay
+64-4-463 7493
Senior Scholarships Officer and PhD Admissions Administrator

Barry Lewis +64-4-463 5061
Scholarships Officer Hariaty Abu Hassan

+64-4-463 5557

Awards Administrator Emily Close

+64-4-463 5233 extn 7058

Financial Administrator Marlaina Myers

+64-4-463 5233 extn 8035

Postal Address:
Scholarships Office
Victoria University of Wellington
PO Box 600
Wellington
New Zealand

Physical Address:
10 Kelburn Parade
Ground Floor
Kelburn Campus
Wellington
New Zealand