Automatic Master’s scholarships
The below Master’s degrees provide NZ$10,000 or NZ$17,500 towards tuition fees for all international students who meet the entry requirements. These are 180-point taught Master’s programmes with a duration of 1 to 1.5 years.
Master of Conservation Biology
Fees scholarship: NZ$10,000
Master of Intercultural Communication and Applied Translation
Fees scholarship: NZ$10,000
Master of International Trade
Fees scholarship: NZ$10,000
Master of Marine Conservation
Fees scholarship: NZ$17,500
Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) scholarships
Creative Practice scholarships are available for international students who specialise in Theatre or Film. Students don’t need to make a formal application for these scholarships—assessment is based on merit once we receive your application. Successful applicants for scholarships will be notified with their Offer of Place.
Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice)
Duration: 12 months.
Entry: Related Bachelor’s degree.
Scholarships: NZ$5,000–$15,000 (for Theatre or Film)
New Zealand Scholarships programme
Students from eligible countries, including Commonwealth countries, can apply for fully funded study at Victoria University of Wellington through the New Zealand Scholarships programme.
More featured international scholarships
- Wellington International Excellence Scholarship
- Tongarewa Scholarship
- Faculty of Law International Students LLM Fee Scholarship
- Master of Drug Discovery and Development Scholarship
- Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship
- Wellington Region International School Leaver Grants
- Victoria University of Wellington Study Abroad Scholarship
- Global Alumni Graduate Fees Waiver
Scholarships database
Search our scholarships database to find scholarships you can apply for. You can narrow your search to scholarships for international students.
It’s likely you are eligible for other scholarships as well. Always check the criteria closely—you’re eligible to apply for all scholarships that do not specify that you would be ineligible.
Application forms are found through the database.
If you have any questions about scholarships, contact the Scholarships Office.
If you are interested in a student loan, explore loans for international study.
