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Wellington Master's by Thesis Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Masters |
|---|---|
| Value | $15,000 tax-free stipend for one year plus tuition fees (domestic fees for 120 points only) |
| Close date | Saturday, 1 November 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
To encourage postgraduate research at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, the University offers scholarships to students about to begin a full-time, research-focused Master's degree. The scholarship comprises a $15,000 tax-free stipend for one year plus tuition fees (domestic fees for 120 points 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
Applications are sought from those who are eligible at the time of application, or who will have become eligible by the start of Trimester 2 the following year, to enrol for a Master's degree by thesis worth 90 points or more. Students would normally be expected to have completed a Honour's degree or Master's degree Part 1 demonstrating academic achievement equivalent to a GPA of at least 7.0 from a New Zealand university. Applicants must be aware that a GPA of 7.0 is a minimum requirement and that the University Research Scholarships Committee has discretion to use a higher bar if there are more applications than funding available. Please refer to the Master's by Thesis regulations for details.