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Frederick Douglas Brown Postgraduate Science Research Scholarship

Last verified 2 November 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Partial funding · masters / phd · study in New Zealand · offered by University of Auckland / named donor fund. Up to NZD 10,000 per recipient for one year; chemistry and physics places counted as one programme. Funding exclusions and conditions: MSc extensions excluded; MSc must enrol both semester

Provider
University of Auckland / named donor fund
Host country
New Zealand
Deadline
2026-11-26 midnight; timezone not stated on page

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Citizens of Commonwealth member countries, including eligible African countries. full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics age 26 or under Commonwealth citizens including eligible African countries, domestic or international; age 26 or under; full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics; GPA 7 normally; PhD no more than 36 months completed. Audience: International entry (African nationals may apply) International entry (African nationals may apply). Commonwealth citizens including eligible African countries, domestic or international; age 26 or under; full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics; GPA 7 normally; PhD no more than 36 months completed.
Funding
PARTIAL
Study level
Masters, PhD
Deadline
2026-11-26 midnight; timezone not stated on page

Key eligibility criteria

  • Citizens of Commonwealth member countries, including eligible African countries.
  • full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics
  • age 26 or under
  • Commonwealth citizens including eligible African countries, domestic or international; age 26 or under; full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics; GPA 7 normally; PhD no more than 36 months completed.
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Recorded funding information

  • PARTIAL

About the Frederick Douglas Brown Postgraduate Science Research Scholarship (2026)

## Award Up to NZD 10,000 per recipient for one year; chemistry and physics places counted as one programme. Funding exclusions and conditions: MSc extensions excluded; MSc must enrol both semesters; non-Commonwealth citizens excluded. ## How to apply Application status: Current call recorded as open at the source-check time. Official application page states Apply now and 2026 closing date; individual regulations read. Separate named endowment, not award-place variant. Deadline: 2026-11-26 midnight; timezone not stated on page Only directly stated dates/times/timezones are retained. The full deadline text controls priority dates, document deadlines and route-specific exceptions. Official programme: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship/frederick-douglas-brown-postgraduate-science-research-scholarship-224-sci.html Application instructions: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship/frederick-douglas-brown-postgraduate-science-research-scholarship-224-sci.html > Always confirm final requirements and deadlines on the official scholarship website before applying.

Funding information

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  • PARTIAL

Frederick Douglas Brown Postgraduate Science Research Scholarship eligibility

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  • Citizens of Commonwealth member countries, including eligible African countries.
  • full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics
  • age 26 or under
  • Commonwealth citizens including eligible African countries, domestic or international; age 26 or under; full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics; GPA 7 normally; PhD no more than 36 months completed.
  • Audience: International entry (African nationals may apply)
  • International entry (African nationals may apply). Commonwealth citizens including eligible African countries, domestic or international; age 26 or under; full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics; GPA 7 normally; PhD no more than 36 months completed.

Frederick Douglas Brown Postgraduate Science Research Scholarship document information

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    How to apply for the Frederick Douglas Brown Postgraduate Science Research Scholarship 2026

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      Listed application information

      https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship/frederick-douglas-brown-postgraduate-science-research-scholarship-224-sci.html

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      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship/frederick-douglas-brown-postgraduate-science-research-scholarship-224-sci.html to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    3. 3
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Citizens of Commonwealth member countries, including eligible African countries. full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics age 26 or under Commonwealth citizens including eligible African countries, domestic or international; age 26 or under; full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics; GPA 7 normally; PhD no more than 36 months completed. Audience: International entry (African nationals may apply) International entry (African nationals may apply). Commonwealth citizens including eligible African countries, domestic or international; age 26 or under; full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics; GPA 7 normally; PhD no more than 36 months completed.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

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      Listed deadline information: 2026-11-26 midnight; timezone not stated on page. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Frederick Douglas Brown Postgraduate Science Research Scholarship deadline & application timeline

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      2026-11-26 midnight; timezone not stated on page

      Provider deadline information: 2026-11-26 midnight; timezone not stated on page. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Frederick Douglas Brown Postgraduate Science Research Scholarship?+

    Citizens of Commonwealth member countries, including eligible African countries. full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics age 26 or under Commonwealth citizens including eligible African countries, domestic or international; age 26 or under; full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics; GPA 7 normally; PhD no more than 36 months completed. Audience: International entry (African nationals may apply) International entry (African nationals may apply). Commonwealth citizens including eligible African countries, domestic or international; age 26 or under; full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics; GPA 7 normally; PhD no more than 36 months completed.

    What funding does the Frederick Douglas Brown Postgraduate Science Research Scholarship offer?+

    Listed funding: PARTIAL. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2026-11-26 midnight; timezone not stated on page. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship/frederick-douglas-brown-postgraduate-science-research-scholarship-224-sci.html Consult https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship/frederick-douglas-brown-postgraduate-science-research-scholarship-224-sci.html to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Citizens of Commonwealth member countries, including eligible African countries. full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics age 26 or under Commonwealth citizens including eligible African countries, domestic or international; age 26 or under; full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics; GPA 7 normally; PhD no more than 36 months completed. Audience: International entry (African nationals may apply) International entry (African nationals may apply). Commonwealth citizens including eligible African countries, domestic or international; age 26 or under; full-time MSc thesis year or PhD Chemistry/Physics; GPA 7 normally; PhD no more than 36 months completed.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2026-11-26 midnight; timezone not stated on page. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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