Wellington Master’s by Thesis Scholarship

What it covers

The Victoria University of Wellington is offering the Wellington Master’s by Thesis Scholarship to students commencing full-time, research-focused Master’s degree at the University, to encourage postgraduate research at the University. The Scholar will be expected to work full time on the research that is required to complete the qualification (full time is at least 35 hours per week). Approval must be obtained from the University before any period of leave is taken, other than reasonable annual holiday leave. This includes any period the Scholar needs to spend overseas to undertake research relating to the approved programme or research. The Scholar must also apply for permission to hold paid employment during the tenure of this scholarship. Permission will normally be granted only for employment as a teaching or research assistant in an area that is directly related to the Scholar’s field of research, and for no more than 600 hours in any 1 calendar year. The scholarship comprises a $15,000 tax free stipend, plus tuition fees for 1 year (domestic fees for the thesis component only). Fees will be paid directly to the University by the Scholarships Office. International students other than those from Australia will be liable to pay the difference between the full international student fee and the domestic fee. The stipend will be paid to each scholarship recipient in monthly instalments. A small allowance of up to $200 will be paid towards the cost of producing the thesis. Entitlement to this allowance will lapse if it is not taken up within 2 years of the date of enrolment. Approval for the co-tenure of a Wellington Master’s Scholarship with other awards that total more than $6,000 must be sought from the University. The co-tenure of other awards may result in a reduction in the value of the scholarship stipend.