The Tongarewa Scholarships celebrate the University's commitment to international student community. The university award a range of these scholarships to international students each year. This is a partial fee-based scholarship that will go towards tuition fees for one year of study. 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. They apply to study in the year following application and will be credited to tuition fees. Shortlisted candidates may be requested to provide additional information to support their application. Recipients of these scholarships are guaranteed an offer of a place in one of the Halls of Residence, provided an accommodation application is received by University Accommodation Wellington by their deadline.


Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be:

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


Required document


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.


Application process

A completed online application must be submitted by applicants. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received before the deadline date for the application to be considered.


Apply online for a Tongarewa Scholarship for Trimester 2, 2022 by 1 June.

Apply online for a Tongarewa Scholarship for Trimester 3, 2022 by 1 September.



Scholarship Value

Up to NZ$10,000 for both undergraduate and postgraduate .

Up to NZ$5,000 for postgraduate only.


Deadline

Trimester 2: 1 June
Trimester 3: 1 September


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