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The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff) Postgraduate Scholarship
Scholarship details
| 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. It aims to nurture leaders who initiate action, overcome differences, and address contemporary issues facing our world. The scholarship provides financial support for students researching in the broad fields of Humanities, Social Sciences, or interdisciplinary studies focusing on complex problems such as sustainability and poverty.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, 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, and studying or intending to study at one of New Zealand's eight universities.