2023 Victoria University of Wellington Tongarewa Scholarships for International Students
Victoria University of Wellington Tongarewa Scholarships 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.
The Tongarewa Scholarships celebrate the University’s commitment to our international student community. We award a range of these scholarships to international students each year.
Summary
- Host Country: New Zealand
- Study Abroad: Study in Europe
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $5,000 – $10,000
Details:
The Tongarewa Scholarships are offered as $10,000 scholarship that will go towards tuition fees for first year of undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Recipients of these scholarships are guaranteed an offer of a place in one of the university’s Halls of Residence, provided an accommodation application is received by University Accommodation Wellington by their deadline.
Requirements:
- 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.
Duration and Reward
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 our Halls of Residence, provided an accommodation application is received by University Accommodation Wellington by their deadline.
Scholarship award value is $5,000 or $10,000
Required Documents
- 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).
Method of Application
A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.
Apply online for a Tongarewa Scholarship for Trimester 3, 2023 by 1 September
