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Te Herenga Waka Māori Doctoral Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Ph D |
|---|---|
| Value | $32,000 stipend annually + tuition fees |
| Close date | Sunday, 1 March 2026 |
| Ethnicities | Maori |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
These Scholarships are intended to encourage and support Māori students to undertake doctoral study at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship comprises a $32,000 tax-free stipend per year for three years (36 months), plus tuition fees and student levies.
Entry requirements
These scholarships are open to all Māori candidates who intend to enrol for a doctorate at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. Applicants must apply for admission to any doctoral programme at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. Applicants would normally be expected to have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree with academic distinction equivalent to a First Class Honours degree at a New Zealand University. Information on applying to do a Doctorate at Victoria University of Wellington and how to apply for funding is also available from the Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research website.