How To Apply For The Massey University $90,000 Doctoral Scholarship 2024

How To Apply For The Massey University $90,000 Doctoral Scholarship 2024; Are you a motivated learner ready to begin your PhD research? The Massey University Doctoral Scholarship offers a fantastic opportunity to fund your doctoral studies. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the scholarship’s benefits, eligibility criteria, application process, and key dates.

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Application Deadline:

• Closing Date: July 1, 2024

Tell Me About the Award: The scholarship prioritizes academic excellence without limiting the selection to GPA alone and aligns with the University, College, and School research strategies. Massey University values the unique contributions of Māori and Pacific students to academic research and is committed to promoting equity in learning, teaching, and research.

Eligible Fields:

• The scholarship is available to candidates enrolled in:
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych)
  • Doctor of Social Work (DSW)

Type of Study:

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Postgraduate
• PhD or Doctorate
• Research

Who Can Apply:

• Students with high academic achievement conducting doctoral research of strategic importance.

How Are Applicants Selected:

• Selection is based on academic achievements and the alignment of research with the strategic priorities of the University, College, and research supervisor(s).

Where Will the Award Be Taken:

• New Zealand

Number of Awards:

• Multiple awards are available.

Benefits of the Award:

• Generous Financial Support: Each scholarship offers $90,000 over three years, in addition to covering tuition.
• Flexible Study Options: Both full-time and part-time PhD candidates are supported.
• Multiple Awards: Increased chances of receiving support with multiple scholarships available.
• Inclusivity: Named fellowships are available specifically for Māori and Pacific PhD candidates to promote equity in academic research.

Duration of the Award:

• Three years

Eligibility Criteria:

• Enrolled in the first 12 months of doctoral study or have an offer of place for doctoral study at Massey University.
• Have a GPA of 7.0 or higher.
• Researching a topic of strategic value to the University.
• Agree to the conditions of the scholarship as outlined in the scholarship regulations.
• Must be enrolled in the doctoral programme no later than March 1 of the year following the award.

Application Process:

1. Secure Admission:
   • Ensure you have secured admission into your chosen doctoral programme with a conditional or unconditional offer of place letter before the scholarship closing date.
   • Allow a minimum of 4 weeks for admissions applications to be processed.
   • Information on how to apply for admission can be found on Massey University’s website.
2. Prepare Your Documents:
   • Write a research outline (200-1000 words) including the key disciplinary areas, aims, significance, and theoretical and methodological frameworks of your proposed project.
   • Ask your primary supervisor to complete the Supervisor Support Template and upload the completed form to your Student Portal when you submit your scholarship application.
3. Submit Your Application:
   • Ensure you have all the required documents.
   • Submit your application via the Massey University Doctoral Scholarship webpage.

For more details, visit the Award Webpage.

Download the Massey University Doctoral Scholarship Regulations (PDF, 217.0 KB) for more information.