Victoria University of Wellington

Eligibility

• Current violin, viola or violoncello student enrolled at the New Zealand School of Music both when applying and during the award year
• submits a study plan and budget
• selection considers the application and engagement with the NZSM community

How to Apply

1. 1Submit the online scholarship application with a personal statement, study plan, detailed expenses budget and academic or supervisor reference by the closing date.

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled in Chemistry in an MSc or PhD within the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
• selection considers ability to complete the degree, personal circumstances and academic record, with preference for candidates who completed substantial undergraduate Chemistry study at the University

How to Apply

1. 1Apply online when the next round opens with a personal statement, transcript, CV and statement describing the Chemistry research area. The published annual closing date is 31 May.

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled full-time or part-time in a Master's or PhD programme based on conservation biology, ecology or biodiversity research
• selection considers the merit and fit of the research project

How to Apply

1. 1Apply online when the next round opens with a research proposal, activity timeline, funding justification, project budget and supervisor statement. The published annual closing date is 30 April.

Eligibility

• Enrolled or intending to enrol full-time or part-time in a Master's or PhD programme based on botanical research
• preference may be given to research focused on Wellington Botanic Garden specialised collections and applicants with confirmed enrolment

How to Apply

1. 1Submit the online application with a research proposal, timeline, explanation of donor alignment, research-team details, budget and supervisor statement.

Eligibility

• Identifies as female, including cisgender and transgender women, and intends to enrol in a Master's degree by thesis
• selection may consider academic merit, financial need and dependants

How to Apply

1. 1Submit the online application with details of the proposed or current research and complete the financial-information section.

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled or intending to enrol in a Master's or PhD research degree in Information Studies and pursuing research related to library service or literature for children and young people
• selection considers academic and professional librarianship performance

How to Apply

1. 1Apply online when the next round opens with a detailed description of the proposed research topic and a current or prospective supervisor reference. The published annual closing date is 31 March.

Eligibility

• Current full-time or transferring student enrolling in a Master's degree in Chemistry or Music
• preference may be given to applicants who completed substantial undergraduate study in the relevant University school
• submits enrolment evidence and a detailed use-of-funds plan

How to Apply

1. 1Submit the online scholarship application with evidence of programme acceptance and a detailed budget and plan, including any proposed audition, conference or research travel.

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled full-time at 300 level or postgraduate level majoring in Chemistry or Music and planning domestic or international travel for research purposes

How to Apply

1. 1Apply online when the next round opens with a detailed travel plan and budget covering eligible research travel expenses. The published annual closing date is 31 March.

Eligibility

• Enrolled in fourth-year or higher Architecture study, including Master's or PhD programmes
• proposed project should further architectural knowledge, techniques or developments and align with the scholarship's stated architectural interests

How to Apply

1. 1Submit the online application with a personal statement describing the intended research or project and how it advances architectural knowledge, techniques or development.

Eligibility

• Enrols full-time in the following year in BA(Hons) or Master of Linguistics
• normally has at least an A- average in 40 points at 300 level in the intended postgraduate subject
• the current round is restricted to BA(Hons) because the Master of Linguistics is closed to new students

How to Apply

1. 1Submit the completed online scholarship application by the closing date. The award may not be held with a Wellington Graduate Award.

Eligibility

• Enrolled or intending to enrol in a Master's programme in Psychological Science by thesis or coursework and thesis, focused on Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience, Forensic Psychology or Clinical Psychology
• demonstrates academic merit and financial hardship

How to Apply

1. 1Submit the online application with a research proposal, financial information and supporting evidence, and an academic transcript by the closing date.

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled or intending to enrol full-time in a Master's by Thesis in Management
• demonstrates academic merit and willingness and ability to undertake research related to marae-centred communities, climate-change adaptation and insurability
• international students pay the difference between international and domestic tuition

How to Apply

1. 1Contact Professor Rebecca Bednarek to discuss the project and be prepared to provide a CV, academic transcript and attend an interview.

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled in the Master of Information Studies, Postgraduate Certificate in Information Studies or Postgraduate Diploma in Information Studies
• intends a study term or internship in Library and Information Studies
• preference may be given to overseas experiences and applicants without GLAMR-sector work experience

How to Apply

1. 1Apply online when the next round opens with a personal statement, study plan and budget, and an academic or supervisor reference. The published annual closing date is 15 July.

Eligibility

• Completed at least two years of undergraduate study and currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree, Honours or the first year of a Master's degree at an Australian or New Zealand university
• selected on academic merit, research-area expertise and project recommendations
• cannot undertake other university study during the summer project

How to Apply

1. 1Apply to an advertised summer research project through the relevant University faculty or programme when the next round opens. The most recently published general round was for summer 2025–2026.

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled full-time in an Education course
• selection is based on academic merit, with financial hardship considered among similarly strong applicants

How to Apply

1. 1Apply online when the next round opens and complete the application's financial-information section. The published annual closing date is 31 March.

Eligibility

• Of Pacific Islands descent and enrolling in an Honours, Master's or doctoral qualification in Pacific Studies
• selection prioritises scholarly ability, followed by financial need and demonstrated commitment to Pacific communities and issues

How to Apply

1. 1Submit the online application with the completed financial section and a personal statement describing the value of the award and commitment to Pacific Studies and Pacific communities.

Eligibility

• New international student holding a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible Master's or Postgraduate Diploma
• studies full-time on campus
• returning postgraduate students, Study Abroad, Exchange or Twinning students, applicants with advanced standing, government-sponsored students and domestic-status visa holders are ineligible

How to Apply

1. 1No scholarship application is required. Apply for an eligible programme
2. 2eligibility is assessed automatically and any award is stated in the Offer of Place.

Eligibility

• Eligible or expected to become eligible by the start of Trimester 2 in the following year for a full-time Master's degree by thesis worth at least 90 points
• scholarship is paid only while undertaking the thesis course
• co-tenure approval may be required for other awards above NZD $6,000

How to Apply

1. 1Submit the University's Master's-by-thesis scholarship application by the closing date and meet the Master's programme admission and enrolment requirements.

Eligibility

• Identifies as a woman and was enrolled in 2026 in a coursework-only postgraduate programme in Data Science, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science or the Master of Professional Business Analysis
• demonstrates commitment to the profession, academic strength, communication skills and career vision

How to Apply

1. 1Apply online when a new round opens with a study statement, CV and character reference. The published 2026 round closed on 24-JUL-2026.