School of Engineering and Computer Science Master's by Thesis Scholarship

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington offers this scholarship to encourage Māori, Pasifika and women in their leadership and academic excellence. The scholarship provides financial support to students who wish to complete postgraduate research in a full-time, research-focused Master's degree at the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Applicants must be intending to enrol full-time in a Master's degree by thesis worth 90 points or more at the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Applicants would normally be expected to have completed a Bachelor or Honours degree or Master's degree Part 1 demonstrating academic achievement equivalent to a First-Class Honours degree from a New Zealand University. The scholarship comprises a $17,000 tax-free stipend, plus tuition fees for one year (domestic fees for the thesis component only). Four scholarships are offered annually. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for the University and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.