New Zealand · PhD Scholarships
PhD-level awards open to Sri Lankan applicants studying in New Zealand. Each scholarship shows eligibility and deadline — book a free visit to any of our three offices to talk your options through with a counsellor.
16 active awards for Sri Lankan applicants.
University of Auckland
Eligibility
International PhD applicants with strong research-Master's background and a confirmed Auckland supervisor.
Auckland University of Technology
Eligibility
Outstanding applicants to an AUT PhD with a supervisor and research proposal agreed. Open to international candidates; New Zealand charges international PhD students domestic tuition rates.
University of Canterbury (UC), Christchurch
Eligibility
Strong PhD applicants to the University of Canterbury. International (domestic-rate) tuition for PhD students; Sri Lankans eligible.
University of Otago
Eligibility
High-achieving international and domestic applicants admitted to a PhD at the University of Otago; merit-based, awarded across all disciplines.
University of Waikato, Hamilton
Eligibility
Strong PhD applicants to the University of Waikato. International (domestic-rate) tuition for PhD students; Sri Lankans eligible.
Victoria University of Wellington
Eligibility
International PhD applicants with strong research background and confirmed Victoria supervisor; rolling rounds throughout the year.
Victoria University of Wellington
Eligibility
International undergraduate or postgraduate applicant at Victoria Wellington with academic merit and (for PG) research alignment.
University of Otago
Eligibility
International applicants for a one-year research Master's at Otago — academic merit and a supervisor's endorsement.
Massey University
Eligibility
International PhD applicants to Massey University — competitive merit-based award for top doctoral candidates.
Lincoln University (New Zealand)
Eligibility
International undergraduate or postgraduate applicants to Lincoln University — automatic merit-based award.
Lincoln University
Eligibility
High-achieving international and domestic applicants admitted to a PhD at Lincoln University in agriculture, environment, or related fields.
University of Waikato
Eligibility
International undergraduate or postgraduate offer holders at Waikato with strong academic results — short application required.
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