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Massey University Doctoral Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Ph D |
|---|---|
| Value | $90,000 plus fees |
| Close date | Wednesday, 1 July 2026 |
| Ethnicities | Maori, PasifikaPacific |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Massey University Doctoral Scholarships are awarded to high achieving students to provide financial support for their doctoral study. The scholarship focuses on the academic excellence of the student, ensuring that decisions are made in line with the University, College, and School research strategies. The Massey University Doctoral Scholarship acknowledges the unique contribution that Māori and Pacific students make to academic research. The expectation is that recipients will enrol in their doctoral study no later than 1 March of the year following selection.
Entry requirements
You should:
- be enrolled in the first 12 months of doctoral study, or have an offer of place for doctoral study at Massey University
- have a GPA of 7.0 or higher
- be researching a topic of strategic value to the University
- agree to the conditions of the scholarship as outlined in the scholarship regulations
Successful applicants must be enrolled in their doctoral programme no later than 1 March of the year following the award. You are expected to have secured admission into your chosen doctoral programme (and have either a conditional or unconditional offer of place letter) prior to the scholarship closing date. You should normally allow a minimum of 4 weeks for admission applications to be processed. Information on how to apply for admission can be found on our website.