InternationalMastersDeadline: 2026-11-01

School of Engineering and Computer Science Master’s by Thesis Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Victoria University of Wellington

Overview

School of Engineering and Computer Science Master’s by Thesis Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is open to Masters students in the field of Engineering and Computer Science. This scholarship is provided by Victoria University of Wellington and the value of this scholarship is Only tuition fees · NZD 17,000.

Open for: Open to New Zealand female nationals only
Degree: Masters
Provided by: Victoria University of Wellington
Deadline: 1 Nov 2026
Scholarship Value: Only tuition fees · NZD 17,000

Eligibility

Eligible nationalities: Open to New Zealand female nationals only
Applicants must be intending to enrol full-time in a Master’s by thesis worth 90 points or more at the School of Engineering and Computer Science, Victoria University of Wellington, either at the time of application or by the start of Trimester 2 the following year. Part 2 of a two-year Master’s (usually course code 591) is also eligible.
Applicants are normally expected to have completed a Bachelor’s, Honours, or Master’s Part 1 with academic achievement equivalent to First-Class Honours. Students undertaking a 180-point Master’s are not eligible.

Benefits

NZD 17,000 tax-free stipend, plus tuition fees for one year (domestic fees for the thesis component only).

Note

The scholarship provides a NZD 17,000 tax-free stipend plus tuition fees for one year (domestic fees for the thesis component only), which will be paid directly to the University by the Scholarships Office.
The stipend will be disbursed in monthly instalments, starting as soon as practicable after confirmation of enrolment.
Approval is required from the Faculty of Engineering Research Committee for co-tenure with other awards totaling more than $6,000, which may reduce the stipend value.

How to Apply

A completed online application must be submitted on the closing date.
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Selection Process

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and belong to an equity group (Māori, Pasifika, or women).

Quick Info

Funding

Only tuition fees · NZD 17,000

Level

Masters

Field of Study

Engineering and Computer Science

Region

International

Deadline

2026-11-01

Note

The scholarship provides a NZD 17,000 tax-free stipend plus tuition fees for one year (domestic fees for the thesis component only), which will be paid directly to the University by the Scholarships Office.
The stipend will be disbursed in monthly instalments, starting as soon as practicable after confirmation of enrolment.
Approval is required from the Faculty of Engineering Research Committee for co-tenure with other awards totaling more than $6,000, which may reduce the stipend value.