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The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff) Postgraduate Scholarship

Scholarship details

The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff) Postgraduate Scholarship
Study levels Masters, Ph D
Value $42,000 for doctoral students; $31,000 for master's students
Length up to three years for PhD students and one year for Masters students
Close date Sunday, 1 March 2026
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff) Postgraduate Scholarship is for master's or doctoral research students who demonstrate leadership qualities. Established in 1991, this scholarship aims to nurture leaders who can address contemporary issues facing our world. It is part of a global program that connects students with an international network of fellows.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, under the age of 35 at the time of application, enrolled in or eligible to enroll in a research degree with a topic that incorporates Humanities and Social Sciences, and studying full-time.