Lincoln University PhD Scholarship 2025 | Fully Funded

Scholarships for International

Lincoln University in New Zealand offers a limited number of prestigious scholarships for both domestic and international PhD students. The Lincoln University PhD scholarships aim to support academic excellence and high-quality research at the doctoral level (PhD) across various fields of study.
The scholarship provides full financial support to academically outstanding students, enabling them to conduct top-level research in an advanced academic environment.

Scholarship Details

Host Institution: Lincoln University – New Zealand
Funding:
Full tuition fee coverage (equivalent to the fees of New Zealand domestic students).
Annual stipend of NZD 32,000 for a duration of three years.
Duration: Three years (36 months).
Eligible Applicants:
International students from all nationalities.
Citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand.
Deadline: October 1st of each year.
Notification of Results: Successful applicants will be notified in mid-November.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

Must not currently be enrolled as a PhD student at Lincoln University.
Must be eligible to register in a PhD program at Lincoln University by March 1st of the year following the application.
Must have a minimum GPA of A– (80%) or equivalent.
Must possess previous research experience or relevant academic background.
Application for the PhD program must be submitted via the university’s MyLinc Portal.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit a complete application form that includes:

Completed application form that you can find Here.
A brief statement of the proposed research topic (between half a page and one full page).
An up-to-date CV.
Two academic reference letters.
An offer of admission from Lincoln University.
Certified copies of all academic transcripts and graduation certificates (except for Lincoln qualifications).

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Selection Criteria

Scholarships will be awarded based on:

Academic excellence (minimum GPA of A– or 80%).
Proven research experience or relevant academic background.
High competitiveness, as the number of scholarships is limited and only the best applicants will be selected.

Payment System

The stipend is paid in fortnightly installments.
The total annual stipend is NZD 32,000.
Full tuition fees are covered for international students at the same rate as domestic students.
If the student receives another scholarship that covers tuition, this amount will be deducted from the Lincoln Scholarship.
If the student completes their thesis before the end of the 36-month period, the remaining stipend will be paid as a lump sum.

Study and Research Conditions

The student must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time PhD student at Lincoln University throughout the duration of the scholarship.
A formal research plan must be submitted within the first six months.
Progress reports are required in January and July of each year.

Important Notes

This scholarship cannot be held concurrently with the Food Transitions 2050 Scholarship.
If the total value of other scholarships + the Lincoln Scholarship exceeds NZD 45,000, every additional dollar will reduce the Lincoln Scholarship by the same amount.
The scholarship may be deferred or suspended for up to one year depending on the student’s circumstances.
The scholarship duration may be extended by up to 6 months in exceptional cases.

How to Apply

Create an account on the MyLinc Portal.
Apply for the PhD program of your choice.
Once accepted, prepare all required documents and send your application before October 1st to the following email: [email protected].