Wellington University Scholarship

International Undergraduate Fees Scholarship

Malaysia Fees Scholarship

To be eligible to apply you must have completed your SPM or final year of secondary school outside of New Zealand, and will be completing A-Levels, STPM, or the equivalent at the end of the year.

How to apply

For more information and an application form, click here.
Check the PDF document for application deadlines.

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.

How to apply

For more information and an application form, click here.
Check the PDF document for application deadlines.

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.

How to apply

For more information and an application form, please click here.
Check the PDF document for application deadlines.

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.

How to apply

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.

NZAID website

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.

How to apply

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.

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.

How to apply

Application must be made to a nominating agency in the candidates home country.

Victoria PhD 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.

How to apply

In order to apply for this scholarship, you must apply for a PhD programme at the same time. For more details visit the Faculty of Graduate Research website.

Victoria Master's 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).

How to apply

For more details visit webpage.

VUW Graduate Awards

This is available to Honours students and students working on their Master's by coursework. The Graduate Awards pay NZ domestic tuition fees (international students pay the balance of international fees themselves).

How to apply

For more details visit webpage.

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 New Zealand Educated website.

How to apply

For ANY questions relating to this scholarship contact New Zealand Educated (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: LEARN Scholarships

How to apply

For ANY questions relating to this scholarship, contact LEARN Scholarships (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.