Wellington Master’s by Thesis Scholarship in New Zealand with NZ$15,000 in Funding
You have 18 days left to apply!
- Country
- New Zealand
- Level
- Master
- Funding
- Partially funded
- Deadline
- 2026-11-01
Country
New Zealand
Level
Master
Funding
Partially funded
Deadline
2026-11-01
Language
English proficiency required
Organization
Victoria University of Wellington
Overview
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington offers the Wellington Master’s by Thesis Scholarship to high-achieving students who wish to undertake a research-focused master’s degree and complete a thesis in New Zealand.
The scholarship is available to domestic and international students who are eligible to enrol full-time in a Master’s by Thesis degree involving a thesis of at least 90 points. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit.
Applications are open to students who, at the time of application, are eligible to enrol in a Master’s by Thesis degree worth at least 90 points at Victoria University of Wellington, or who will become eligible by the beginning of Trimester 2 in the following year.
Applicants must:
Are you eligible?
Check the main criteria before you apply.
- Eligible for Master's by Thesis enrollment at application or by Trimester 2 of the following year.
- Intention to enroll full-time.
- Studying a thesis/research portfolio worth 90 points or more.
- Excellent academic record.
- Completion of an Honours degree or the first part of a Master's degree.
- Academic level equivalent to a GPA of at least 7.0 (NZ university system).
What the scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Monthly stipend
Included
Required documents
CV / résumé
Motivation letter
Diplomas & transcripts
Passport
Language certificate
How to apply
- 1
Select a Master’s by Thesis programme at Victoria University of Wellington.
- 2
Confirm that the programme includes a research thesis worth at least 90 points.
- 3
Contact the relevant school or academic department directly so that the research proposal can be assessed and the availability of supervision confirmed.
- 4
Apply for admission to the master’s programme in accordance with the programme’s procedures.
- 5
Prepare the documents required for the scholarship.
- 6
Complete the online scholarship application when applications open.
- 7
Enter the academic referee’s details in the application form.
- 8
Ensure that the application, supporting documents and academic reference are received before the deadline.
Important dates
- 1Closing soon
2026-11-01
Deadline
Frequently asked questions
Is the scholarship available to international students?
Yes. International students may apply if they meet the scholarship eligibility and programme admission requirements.
Is the scholarship fully funded?
No. The scholarship provides a NZ$15,000 stipend and covers domestic tuition fees for up to 120 points. International students are generally responsible for paying the difference between domestic and international tuition fees.
Which master’s programmes are eligible?
The programme must be a Master’s by Thesis degree involving a research thesis worth at least 90 points . Students enrolled in 180-point master’s programmes or 60-point dissertations are not eligible.
Is IELTS required?
The scholarship does not impose a separate English-language test requirement. Applicants must, however, meet the English-language requirements of their chosen master’s programme.
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