Scholarships

Summer Research Scholarships

The Summer Research Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for students to obtain experience in research. A Summer Research Scholarship is an exceptional research opportunity, providing insight into what studying for a research degree is all about. If you are currently enrolled full time at VUW and will have completed at least two years of your undergraduate degree by the summer trimester, you can get a head start now!

The scholarships offer students the experience of working with established researchers in most schools. Students will be expected to conduct a research project of approximately 10 weeks duration (400 hours) under the supervision of an academic staff member.

For more information on the Summer Research Scholarships, click here.

This scholarship is managed by the Scholarships Office. To contact them, email Scholarships-Office@vuw.ac.nz

 

Scholarships for Undergraduate Study:

 

International Undergraduate Fees Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is offered to students from selected countries by Victoria International, Victoria University of Wellington (VUW). Its purpose is to strengthen VUW's ties with Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam by helping outstanding students from these countries to fund their undergraduate study at VUW. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a citizen of Malaysia, Thailand or Vietnam. This scholarship scheme provides $NZ 20, 000 towards their tuition fees only. For further information on applying for these scholarships, please see below (for each country);  

Malaysia Fees Scholarship

To be eligible to apply you must have completed your SPM or final year of secondary outside of New Zealand, and will be completing A-Levels, STPM, or the equivalent at the end of the year.
For more information and an application form, click here.
Applications are due by 31 October each year.

Thailand Fees Scholarship

To be eligible to apply you must be either studying Matayom 6 or in your first year of university study in Thailand.
For more information and an application form, click here.
Applications are due by 27 November 2009.
Thai top scholars awarded scholarships for 2008.

Vietnam Fees Scholarship

To be eligible to apply you must be an outstanding scholar with a proven record of high achievement in the University Secondary School Graduation Certificate and/or the National University Entrance Examination.
For more information and an application form, please click here.
Applications are due by 30 October 2009.

New Zealand Development Scholarship - Public Category (NZDS Public)

This scholarship opportunity is offered to people from selected developing countries by NZAID, the New Zealand government’s international aid and development agency. Both undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships are available. The scholarship covers tuition fees, return airfare, basic living allowance, health care insurance and an arrival allowance. In many cases, dependants are also provided for.

A list of the eligible countries from which people may apply and the relevant nominating authority in your home country can be found at the NZAID website. Applicants should direct all communications to their relevant home country office and not to the university as the university does not administer the NZDS Public Category Scholarship.

 

Limited Undergraduate Funding

Unfortunately there are not many funding sources for students pursuing undergraduate study. Outside of these two listed above (which only cover a limited number of countries) it is recommended you try to secure private funding from companies or sponsors in your home country.

Scholarships for Postgraduate Study:

New Zealand Development Scholarship - Open Category (NZDS Open)

This scholarship opportunity is offered to people from selected developing countries by NZAID, the New Zealand government’s international aid and development agency. The scholarship funds postgraduate study in areas identified as priority development sectors in the applicant’s home country. It covers tuition fees, return airfare, basic living allowance, health care insurance and an arrival allowance. In many cases, dependants are also provided for.

A list of the eligible countries from which people may apply can be found in the NZAID website.

Applications for the 2009 intake have now closed. Closing dates for applicants wishing to study in 2010 are:

• Non-Pacific countries: 1 May 2009 for PhD applicants / 15 May 2009 for other postgraduate applications.
• Pacific countries: 1 June 2009 for PhD applicants / 15 June 2009 for other postgraduate applications.

Please note that study for successful applicants will commence in late January/early February 2010.

Candidates from countries that need to apply via their nearest NZ embassy OR a management contractor should check the relevant country information sheet to ascertain close-off dates for applications.

For more information and an application form please email VUW-NZAID@vuw.ac.nz.

Commonwealth Scholarships

These scholarships are open to citizens of Commonwealth countries wishing to undertake postgraduate study at a New Zealand university. The purpose of this scheme is to enrich the intellectual life of the Commonwealth by encouraging the participation of each country's most promising scholars in the educational opportunities available to them. Scholars from developing Commonwealth countries are funded by NZAID, and scholars from Canada or the United Kingdom are funded by their New Zealand host university. Scholars funded by NZAID must be studying topics of developmental relevance to their home country.

The scholarship covers tuition fees, return airfare, basic living allowance, health insurance and some other study related costs. On completion of their studies scholars will be expected to return home to make a significant contribution to the development of their country.

Application must be made to a nominating agency in the candidates home country. More information on the application process can be found at www.csfp-online.org or contact: Kiri Manuera, Scholarships Manager, NZVCC at: schols@nzvcc.ac.nz.

Victoria PhD Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded on academic merit and are open to New Zealand and international students in any discipline. The scholarship pays $21,000.00 per annum stipend, plus NZ domestic tuition fees (internationals students have to pay the balance of international fees themselves). Generally funding is up to three years. For more details visit webpage or email Scholarships-Office@vuw.ac.nz.

Vice Chancellors Strategic Research Scholarships (PhD only)

These scholarships are offered in areas of research that is of priority/interest to the university. This scholarship pays $21,000.00 in living costs plus NZ domestic tuition fees (internationals students have to pay the rest of the international fees themselves). For more information please contact Scholarships-Office@vuw.ac.nz.

NB: Scholarship applications are now closed for 2007. Application dates and deadlines for 2008 will be confirmed later in the year.

Victoria Masters Scholarship

This scholarship is available for research focused Master’s degrees. Only those students enrolled solely for a 120 point thesis are eligible to apply. In some cases this will be Part 2 of a two year Master’s degree.

The Scholarship pays $15,000.00 stipend plus NZ domestic fees (internationals students have to pay the balance of international fees themselves). For more details visit webpage or email Scholarships-Office@vuw.ac.nz.

VUW Graduate Awards

This is available to Honours students and students working on their Masters by coursework. The Graduate Awards pay NZ domestic tuition fees (international students pay the balance of international fees themselves). For more details visit webpage or email Scholarships-Office@vuw.ac.nz.

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships - NZIDRS (PhD only)

Funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand, the NZIDR Scholarships are open to international students from all countries (including Australia) wishing to undertake doctoral research at a New Zealand University.

Up to 10 scholarships will be awarded each year. Selection is based on academic merit. For eligibility, scholarship value, selection process, and other details including application forms please visit the Education New Zealand website.

For ANY questions relating to this scholarship contact Education New Zealand (NOT Victoria University of Wellington as we do not administer this scholarship).

Please note that the application period closes on 15 July annually.

NB: International PhD students only pay domestic fees.

LEARN FELLOWSHIPS

The New Zealand Government via the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry shall offer up to nine (9) New Zealand LEARN Fellowships per annum for scientists or technicians from developing countries to work in New Zealand in the area of Livestock Emissions research.  Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s best researchers and develop links that they will keep throughout their careers.

For eligibility, scholarship value, selection process and other details including application forms, please visit the Education New Zealand website.

For ANY questions relating to this scholarship, contact Education New Zealand (NOT Victoria University of Wellington as we do not administer this scholarship).

Other VUW Scholarships

Any other scholarships available through the university can be found by going to the scholarships database page on the main VUW website. Click in the 'Related Websites' box on the right hand side of your screen on 'Scholarships Database'. In the personal characteristics section (third dropdown box) chose 'international students'.

It is important to note that these are smaller value scholarships and usually for already enrolled students.

Reciprocal Agreements

Australian Students

All Australian postgraduate and undergraduate students are regarded as domestic students therefore pay domestic tuition fees.