The Craig Buck Andrews PhD Scholarship in Financial Reporting and Financial Management supports outstanding doctoral research. It focuses on financial...
🌟 About the Scholarship
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The Craig Buck Andrews PhD Scholarship in Financial Reporting and Financial Management supports outstanding doctoral research. It focuses on financial reporting and financial management in developing countries.
🎓 Scholarship Snapshot
Here’s everything you need at a glance: the documents to prepare, what the award covers, and key dates so you don’t miss a beat. From transcripts and essays to tuition and living support, this gives you a clear picture of the Craig Buck Andrews PhD Scholarship before you apply.
Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Seirra Leone, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Korea, South Sudan, South-Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tokelau, Trinidad-Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wales, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Study Fields
Financial Reporting & Financial Management
GPA / Grade
GPA 3.0
Languages
DuoLingo English Test 120, IELTS 6.5, PTE A, TOEFL iBT 90
Tests
Study Levels
PhD
Total Scholarships
One
Transcripts
Yes
Degrees
Yes
Essay
Yes
Passport ID
Recommendation Letters
Yes (2)
Result Date
Program Start
Tuition Fee
Covered
Living Allowance
Yes
Travel Allowance
No
Research Grant
No
Health Insurance
No
Visa Assistance
No
📞 Contact Information
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The Craig Buck Andrews PhD Scholarship in Financial Reporting and Financial Management supports outstanding doctoral research. It focuses on financial reporting and financial management in developing countries. The late Craig Andrews established the scholarship through the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation. The award aims to strengthen research capacity in areas that are critical to economic development.
The Craig Buck Andrews PhD Scholarship supports students who are enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a PhD within the School of Accounting and Commercial Law. It directly contributes to advancing knowledge of financial systems. The selection committee may give preference to applicants from developing countries. Priority may also go to candidates who plan to return to their home countries after completing their studies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much is the scholarship worth?
The scholarship provides NZD 105,000 total, up to NZD 35,000 per year for three years of PhD study.
Who can apply?
Both international and domestic students are eligible. However, applicants must:
Be enrolled (or intending to enroll) in the School of Accounting and Commercial Law at Victoria University of Wellington.
Plan to complete a PhD thesis on topics of financial reporting and/or financial management in developing countries.
Preference may be given to candidates from developing countries who intend to return home after completing their studies.
When can I apply?
The next round of applications opens ahead of 1 November 2026, which is the deadline for the 2026 intake. Submit your online application before 4:30 pm (local time) on that date.
How do I apply?
You must meet the doctoral entry requirements of the University and submit an online PhD admission and scholarship application, clearly stating that you wish to be considered for this scholarship. Supporting documents (e.g., personal statement, references, proof of any hardship) may be requested.
Can the scholarship be deferred?
No, this scholarship cannot be deferred to another year or intake.
What are the selection criteria?
Selection is based on academic excellence, research proposal quality (focused on financial reporting/management in developing contexts), and relevance to the scholarship’s goals. A selection panel including senior academics will choose the recipient.
Are there any additional expectations after award?
Recipients may be expected to act as Ambassadors for the university and might be asked to write a letter of thanks to the scholarship’s donor.
