The Victoria University of Wellington is offering 35 doctoral scholarships for New
Zealand and international students. These scholarships are available for
pursuing doctoral or PhD degree programme.
University’s aim is to provide a learning environment to
help students achieve their full potential, but they will also provide support
if they have difficulties.
Victoria University has a tradition of fostering strong
global links in teaching and research and programmes of national significance
and international quality.
Victoria’s English language requirements are strict and not
negotiable. If student’s first language is not English, they must provide
evidence of English proficiency before they will be accepted as a PhD
candidate. 
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing
doctoral or PhD degree at Victoria University. These scholarships are awarded
on academic merit and are open to New Zealand and international students in any
discipline.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in any
discipline.
Scholarship Award: Scholarships include a $23,500
stipend annually + tuition fees.
Scholarship can be taken in New Zealand
Eligibility:
The Scholarships are open to graduates of any university
within or outside of New Zealand who intend to enrol full time for a doctorate
(PhD) at Victoria University or who have commenced their doctoral study at
Victoria University.
These scholarships are awarded on academic merit and are
open to New Zealand and international students in any discipline.
The Scholarships are open to graduates of any university
within or outside of New Zealand who intend to enrol full time for a doctorate
(PhD) at Victoria University or who have commenced their doctoral study at
Victoria University.
Nationality: New Zealand and international students can
apply for Victoria Doctoral Scholarships.
College Admission Requirement: To enrol for the PhD
student must meet the prescribed academic standard and be accepted by a School.
Before admission, applicants must have completed a bachelor’s
or master’s degree with first or upper second class honours or a master’s
degree at an equivalent standard at a New Zealand university.
Alternatively, students may enrol initially in a master’s
degree and then be allowed to transfer to the PhD.
In exceptional circumstances; applicants may be permitted to
enrol without meeting these criteria if they have extensive relevant
experience.
English Language Requirement: Victoria’s English language
requirements are strict and not negotiable. If student’s first language is not
English, they must provide evidence of English proficiency before they will be
accepted as a PhD candidate. Requirements are:
TOEFL 575 with (preferably) a TWE of 5, or 237 on the
computer-based test; or 90 on the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in
writing; or
IELTS overall band of 6.5, no sub-score below 6; or
CAE grade B; or
a minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4 in the
Victoria University English proficiency programme test.
How to Apply: Applications for admission as a PhD
student and for Victoria Doctoral Scholarships should be made online. All applicants will need to provide:
A 2000-word sample of their academic writing in English
Copies of their academic transcript/s and degree
certificates
A copy of their Diploma Supplement (applicants from EU
countries only)
International students must provide:
International students must provide:
Evidence of English language proficiency
Translations of official documents (certified by an
accredited translator)
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1
November 2016.
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