Application Deadline: 1 May, 2025
LOCATION: New Zealand
The Tongarewa International Scholarships celebrate the Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s commitment to their international student community. This is a partial fee-based scholarship that will go towards tuition fees for one year of study. It is designed for new international students who are entering their first year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies at Victoria University of Wellington.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants must be:
International students who are paying full international fees
A holder of an unconditional or conditional Offer of Place for an eligible programme at Victoria University of Wellington
New students to Victoria University of Wellington
selected by the scholarship award panel (upon scholarship application)
The following documentation must be provided as part of the online scholarship application:
a personal statement of up to 500 words outlining why the applicant wishes to study at Victoria University of Wellington, their academic goals and why they merit the scholarship. Applicants should also include any leadership positions and details of their involvement in their school or community
an Offer of Place or a Conditional Offer of Place for an eligible programme at Victoria University of Wellington (failing to upload the offer with the scholarship application will result in the dismissal of the application)
Scholarships are awarded competitively on the basis of academic excellence. They apply to study in the year following application and will be credited to tuition fees.
Closing date(s): Trimester 1: 1 November; Trimester 2: 1 May; Trimester 3: 1 August
BENEFIT:
Value: up to $10,000
The amount will be awarded as either $2,500; $5,000; $7,500 or $10,000.
