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Scholarship details

Shafi Family Scholarship
Study levels Ph D
Value $8,000 towards fees (subject to funds available)
Close date Saturday, 15 November 2025
Ethnicities Asian
Domestic/international Both domestic and international

About the scholarship

This scholarship was established to assist and encourage students, preferably from developing countries who are undertaking a PhD in Engineering at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship is a contribution to tuition fees only.

Entry requirements

The scholarship is open to students who have completed at least 2.5 years of their PhD studies but require more time to complete their thesis. Previous scholarship holders will be considered. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of an assessment of the student's ability to complete the thesis within the specified timeframe. Applicants must be a current PhD student in Engineering at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Preference will be given to applicants from developing countries followed by those who can demonstrate clear financial hardship which could impact their ability to complete their studies.