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Wellington Master's by Thesis Scholarship

Scholarship details

Wellington Master's by Thesis Scholarship
Study levels Postgraduate, Master's (by thesis)
Value The scholarship comprises a $15,000 tax free stipend, plus tuition fees for one year (domestic fees for the thesis component only).
Length 1 year
Occurrence 1 year
Close date Monday, 1 November 2021

About the scholarship

To encourage postgraduate research at Victoria, the University offers scholarships to students about to begin a full-time, research-focussed Master’s degree.

Applications are sought from those who are eligible at the time of application, or who will have become eligible at the start of Trimester 2 the following year, to enrol for a Master's degree by thesis worth 90 points or more. In some cases this will be Part 2 of a two-year Master's degree and will usually have the course code 591.

How To Apply

A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.

Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date.

What you receive

The scholarship comprises a $15,000 tax free stipend, plus tuition fees for one year (domestic fees for the thesis component only). Fees will be paid directly to the University by the Scholarships Office. International students other than those from Australia will be liable to pay the difference between the full international student fee and the domestic fee.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be intending to enrol full time at Victoria University of Wellington Applicants must be intending to enrol for a Master's degree by thesis worth 90 points or more