Scholarships Merit-based
Victoria University of Wellington

Tongarewa Scholarship

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Any
Disciplines
10000 NZD
Grant
New Zealand
Location
01 Sep 2025
Application deadline

About

Victoria University of Wellington can support you financially if you are admitted to one of its study programmes as an international student.

Victoria University of Wellington awards scholarships, bursaries, tuition fee reductions and discounts that help you cover existing tuition and living costs.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

$5,000 or $10,000

Scholarship coverage

  • Unknown

Description

Applicants can be either entering their first year of an undergraduate degree or entering a postgraduate degree programme at Victoria University of Wellington. Scholarships are awarded competitively on the basis of academic excellence. 

Applicable programmes

Benefits

The scholarship offers a $5,000 or $10,000 amount, to help you with your studies.

Eligibility

  • International students who are paying full international fees
  • Entering their first year of an undergraduate degree or entering a postgraduate degree.

You are not eligible for this scholarship if you:

  • Completed your secondary education at a New Zealand school.
  • Completed the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or Foundation Studies Programme.
  • Are a Study Abroad or Twinning student from one of our overseas partner universities.
  • Are in your second year of study in the same degree programme at Victoria University of Wellington.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

New Zealand

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

01 Sep 2025

The deadlines for each Trimester is Trimester 1: 30 November; Trimester 2: 1 June; Trimester 3: 1 September.

The following documentation must be provided as part of your online scholarship application:

  • a personal statement of up to 500 words outlining why you wish to study at Victoria University of Wellington, your academic goals and why you merit the scholarship. You should also include any leadership positions and details of your involvement in your school or community.
  • full transcripts and other documentation relevant to the qualification type.
  • an offer of place from Victoria University of Wellington (conditional or unconditional).
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