Masters of Space Science and Practice Scholarship

Study area(s): Engineering; Science
Scholarship level: Master's by coursework
Closing date(s): 20 February
Tenure: 1 year
Number offered: Up to four
Value: $2,500

History and purpose

2026 will be the first year offering the Masters of Space Science and Practice degree. To mark the start of this new post-graduate qualification, the School of Chemical & Physical Sciences offer a group of scholarships for the inaugural cohort.

Who is eligible?

  • Applicants must meet the entry requirements for the Masters of Space Science and Practice degree
  • Applicants must have enrolled by 21 Feb 2026 to be considered.

Selection criteria

  • Applications will be awarded primarily on the basis of academic merit
  • Students may also make a personal statement that may include a case for financial hardship.

Application process

A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.

Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.

Scholarship specific documentation

  • CV
  • Personal statement of motivation (optional).

Selection process

The selection panel will consist of the Head of School (SCPS), the Programme Director for Space Science, and the SCPS Scholarships Officer.

Additional information

The scholarship will be paid directly to the student as a one-off payment.

Conditions

  1. A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
  2. All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being fully enrolled in a full-year programme (full time will be at the level of points considered by Studylink as full time) within the stipulated criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
  3. Where part-time study for the recipient is approved, their scholarship award may be pro-rated. This decision will be made by the decision-making panel. Before the recipient decides to reduce their workload from full-time study, this must be discussed with the Scholarships Office.
  4. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
  5. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
  6. Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
  7. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
  8. At the discretion of the Deciding Authority, the application of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship may be modified in special circumstances or to avoid hardship to any candidate for the Scholarship.

Contact

Scholarships Office
scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz
Phone 0800 04 04 04