Massey University Doctoral Scholarship: NZ$90,000 Plus Fees
- Deadline
- October 1, 2026
- Country
- New Zealand
- Institution
- Massey University
- Value
- NZ$90,000 over three years (stipend) plus tuition fees
- Level
- phd
- Eligibility
- International Students
- Field
- Any/All fields of study
About
Quick answer: The Massey University Doctoral Scholarship is worth NZ$90,000 plus tuition fees over its three-year duration (about NZ$30,000 a year), with multiple awards available. It is open to both domestic and international candidates on the PhD, Doctor of Clinical Psychology or Doctor of Social Work programmes — so Nigerian applicants qualify.
The current round opened 1 August 2026 and closes 1 October 2026. The bar is high: a GPA of 7.0 or higher (an A-grade average) and a research topic of strategic value to the university — align your proposal with a Massey research strength before applying.
Eligibility
- Enrolled in the first 12 months of doctoral study at Massey, or holding an offer of place for doctoral study there — secure admission first.
- GPA of 7.0 or higher on Massey’s 9-point scale (roughly a First Class/A average).
- Research topic of strategic value to the university — check Massey’s research priorities and frame your proposal accordingly.
- Full-time and part-time candidates eligible; PhD, DClinPsych and DSW only.
Additional Information
How to apply: apply for doctoral admission at Massey, agree a topic with a supervisor, then submit the scholarship application on massey.ac.nz before 1 October 2026. Free to apply. Blogs still circulating a “2024 Massey $90,000 scholarship” are recycling an old cycle — use the official page dates only.