2013/2014 International Doctoral Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

For the year of 2013 the Victoria University of Wellington offers to 35 scholarships which cover $23,500 stipend annually + tuition fees. Victoria Doctoral Scholarships are open to New Zealand and international students in any discipline.

Description
The purpose of this doctoral scholarship is to encourage and support doctoral study (PhD) at Victoria University of Wellington. As part of the requirements of this Scholarship, the recipient is expected to contribute 150 hours per annum to the academic life of the School in which they undertake study. The purpose of this contribution is to provide them with an insight into the work undertaken by, and the expectations placed on, the academic community in the University. It also provides an opportunity to develop enduring relationships with the School. This contribution may be as a tutor, research assistant, laboratory demonstrator or supervisor, or teaching assistant.

Benefits: There are 35 scholarship worth $23,500 stipend annually + tuition fees.

Eligibility

• The Scholarships are open to graduates of any university within or outside of New Zealand who intend to enroll full time for a Doctorate (PhD) at Victoria University or who have commenced their doctoral study at Victoria University.
• It is important to read the scholarship regulations available from the link above before application.
•  These scholarships are awarded on academic merit and are open to New Zealand and international students in any discipline.

Application Procedure
To apply this scholarship please refer to the following link:

• Application forms for new doctoral(PhD) students are available from the Faculty of Graduate Research, Website link http://www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr/prospective-phds/applying.aspx
• Application forms for current doctoral students or those with an 'offer of study' are available from the links above.
• Scholarship regulations covering both groups of applicants are also available from the links above.
• The Academic Referees template is available from: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/admisenrol/payments/scholarships/publications/postgraduate-scholarships-referee-form.pdf
  

Further information of the application procedure can be obtained from:

The Scholarships Office
Victoria University of Wellington
PO Box 600
Wellington
New Zealand

Phone: (04) 463 5113 or (04)463 5557
Fax:
E-mail: scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz

Submission Deadline
01 March 2013

Website Link
http://www.fis.org.nz/BreakOut/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+100008