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The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff) Postgraduate Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Masters, Ph D |
|---|---|
| Value | $42,000 (doctoral) or $31,000 (master's) |
| Length | up to three years for PhD students and one year for Masters students |
| Open date | Friday, 1 January 2010 |
| Close date | Sunday, 1 March 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
For master's or doctoral research students who demonstrate leadership qualities. The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff) was established in December 1991 from an endowment of the Nippon Foundation to Massey University. Sylff is a global programme aimed at nurturing leaders who initiate action, overcome differences and address contemporary issues facing our world.
Entry requirements
Must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, enrolled in or eligible to enrol in a research degree with a topic that incorporates Humanities and Social Sciences, under the age of 35 at the time of application, studying or intending to study at one of New Zealand's eight universities.