Victoria University of Wellington is now accepting applications for the 2025 Tongarewa Scholarship. This partial fee-based scholarship is available to international students seeking to study undergraduate or postgraduate degrees (by coursework or research) at the university.
The Tongarewa Scholarship offers up to $10,000 to support tuition costs for one year of study. It is open to new international students who are entering either the first year of an undergraduate program or beginning a postgraduate degree.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: New Zealand
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $10,000 per year
- Deadline: November 1, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Tongarewa Scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence and will be applied directly toward tuition fees in the year of study following the award. It reflects the university’s commitment to its international student community and aims to attract high-performing students from around the globe.
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide additional supporting documents as part of the evaluation process. Scholarship recipients are also guaranteed a place in one of the university’s Halls of Residence, provided they submit their accommodation application to University Accommodation Wellington by the specified deadline.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Tongarewa Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be international students paying full international tuition fees
- Be entering their first year of an undergraduate degree, or
- Be starting a postgraduate degree (by coursework or research)
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you:
- Completed secondary school in New Zealand
- Completed the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or Foundation Studies Programme
- Are a Study Abroad or Twinning student from one of the university’s partner institutions
- Are in your second year of the same degree program at Victoria University of Wellington
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- The scholarship is a partial tuition fee waiver
- Awards of $5,000 or $10,000 will be applied directly to tuition
- Funds are credited after the final withdrawal date for courses in the trimester awarded
Required Documents
Applicants must be prepared to submit the following:
- A personal statement (up to 500 words) detailing:
- Why you wish to study at Victoria University of Wellington
- Your academic goals
- Why you deserve the scholarship
- Any leadership experience or community involvement
- Academic transcripts and other relevant qualification documents
- A conditional or unconditional offer of place from Victoria University of Wellington
How to Apply
- Visit the official scholarship application page
- Submit all required documents accurately and before the deadline
- Await further communication from the university
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