Victoria University of Wellington Masters Scholarship 2025 in New Zealand: (Deadline 1 November 2025)

Wellington Masters Scholarship 2025 presents an excellent opportunity for students aiming to pursue a research-focused Master’s degree at Te Herenga Waka; Victoria University of Wellington. This prestigious scholarship is designed to support high-achieving postgraduate students who are beginning a full-time Master’s program with a strong emphasis on thesis work. If you’re planning to enroll in a 90-point or higher thesis component, this scholarship could significantly ease your financial burden while you focus on advancing your academic research.

Eligible applicants must either already meet the university’s requirements or be on track to do so by the beginning of Trimester 2 in the following academic year. The Wellington Masters Scholarship 2025 specifically covers the duration during which the student is actively working on the thesis course; commonly Part 2 of a two-year Master’s program. This is a golden chance to immerse yourself in world-class research at one of New Zealand’s top universities while receiving substantial financial support.

Scholarship Summary

• Country: New Zealand
• Host: Victoria University of Wellington
• Study level: Masters
• Deadline: 1 November 2025

Benefits

The Victoria University of Wellington Masters Scholarship 2025 will provide:

• Stipend: $15,000 (tax-free) for one year
• Tuition Fees: Covers domestic tuition fees for up to 120 points only
• Study Level: Master’s degree (by thesis) at Victoria University of Wellington

Eligibility

• Applications are sought from those who are eligible at the time of application, or who will have become eligible by the start of Trimester 2 the following year, to enrol for a Master’s degree by thesis worth 90 points or more. This will be either a one-year Master’s programme in which the student will undertake a thesis worth 90 points or more, or Part 2 Master’s degree in which the student will take a thesis course worth 90 points or more. The Master’s thesis will usually have the course code 591 or 592.
• For avoidance of doubt, eligibility includes students who are taking a portfolio course that is worth 90 points or more, and is administered under the University’s Master’s by Thesis regulations (see section 6 of those regulations).
• Students who are taking a 60 points dissertation course are not eligible.
• Students would normally be expected to have completed a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree Part 1 demonstrating academic achievement equivalent to a GPA of at least 7.0 from a New Zealand university. Applicants must be aware that a GPA of 7.0 is a minimum requirement and that the University Research Scholarships Committee has discretion to use a higher bar if there are more applications than funding available.

How to Apply

• Step 1: Apply for Admission
  Apply for a Master’s degree by thesis program at Victoria University of Wellington.
• Step 2: Access the Scholarship Application
  Go to the official scholarship page and click “Apply now” (available when applications are open).
• Step 3: Complete the Online Application
  Fill out the online scholarship form through the university’s Scholarships and Prizes database.
• Step 4: Submit Supporting Documents
  Include academic transcripts, references, and your proposed area of research if required.
• Step 5: Submit by Deadline
  Applications close 1 November for Trimester 1 and 1 June for Trimester 2 entry.