Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington is offering the Tongarewa Scholarship as part of its commitment to supporting international students.

This scholarship is available to students beginning their first year of an undergraduate degree or enrolling in a postgraduate programme at the university.

Recipients of the scholarship will also serve as ambassadors for the university and may be invited to participate in promotional events.

Host Institution:

Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Eligible Study Levels and Fields:

  • Undergraduate (bachelor’s) degrees
  • Masters by Research degrees
  • Masters by Coursework degrees
  • Available for all fields of study

Number of Scholarships Available:

  • Up to 10 scholarships of NZ$10,000 for undergraduate and master’s students
  • Up to 9 scholarships of NZ$5,000 for master’s students only

Who Can Apply?

The scholarship is open to international students worldwide who:

  • Are commencing their studies at Victoria University of Wellington
  • Are paying full international tuition fees
  • Have received an offer of place (either conditional or unconditional) from the university

Scholarship Benefits:

  • Partial tuition fee coverage of NZ$5,000 to NZ$10,000 for one academic year
  • Guaranteed accommodation in the university’s Halls of Residence (if an accommodation application is submitted by the deadline)

How to Apply:

  • Applications must be submitted online before the deadline.
  • Deadlines for submission:
    • 1 November 2024 (for Trimester 1, 2025)
    • 1 May 2025 (for Trimester 2, 2025)
    • 1 August 2025 (for Trimester 3, 2025)
  • For detailed guidelines and application procedures, visit the official university website.

    Website:

    Official Scholarship Website: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/current/tongarewa-scholarship