Eligibility
Applicants should have a conditional or unconditional offer of place in a doctoral programme at Massey University. Full-time and part-time candidates are eligible to apply.
Selection criteria
Consideration will normally be given to New Zealand or international candidates with a grade point average of 7.5 or better (on a nine-point scale) or with an average grade of A- or equivalent. Candidates must also demonstrate that their research aligns with the strategic priorities of the University, college and research supervisor(s).
Selection panel
The University Scholarships Committee, including representatives from each college and the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori and Pasifika, award doctoral scholarships.
Doctoral scholarships for part-time candidates will be selected by the University Scholarships Committee.
Doctoral scholarships for full-time candidates will be selected by college-based selection committees who will recommend candidates for the award of scholarship. Each college selection committee should include the college representative on the University Scholarships Committee, as well as academic staff with responsibilities for doctoral education (including professional doctorates), research leadership and supervision. Cultural representation is expected, particularly to ensure Māori engagement in the selection process. The make-up of college selection committees is approved by the Chair of the University Scholarships Committee.
The University Scholarships Committee has the right to refrain from making an award if the candidate does not demonstrate high academic standing or strategic alignment. The University Scholarships Committee’s decision is final.
Closing dates
Applications for part-time candidates close on 1 December each year for tenure in the following year.
Applications for full-time candidates are managed by the college selection committees and are awarded by 31 July each year for tenure in the current year.
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
How to apply
Please make sure you application is compete, as incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
Please note: As you have supplied supporting documentation (eg. CV, transcript etc.) when applying for admission, you are not required to resend these with your scholarship application. The completed application form is all that is required.
Part-time students
Download a copy of the doctoral scholarship application. Once you have completed the form, email it to scholarships@massey.ac.nz. Applications close 1 December.
Full-time students
Download a copy of the application form for full-time students from the link below. Once you have completed the form, email it to the contact for your college.