The Victoria University of Wellington is pleased to offer the prestigious Tongarewa Scholarship for international students aiming to enhance their academic pursuits in New Zealand. This competitive scholarship supports students financially by covering a portion of their tuition fees for one academic year.

  • 🎓 Opportunity: Partial fee-based scholarship for international students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.
  • 💰 Award Amount: $5,000 or $10,000 credited toward tuition fees.
  • 🏆 Eligibility: Academic excellence; international students paying full fees; first-year undergraduates or postgraduate entrants.
  • 📅 Application Deadlines: 1 May 2025 (Trimester 2) | 1 November 2025 (Trimester 3).
  • 📝 Required Documents: Personal statement (max 500 words), full transcripts, and an offer of place from the university.
  • 🏠 Additional Benefits: Guaranteed offer in Halls of Residence if accommodation application submitted on time.
  • 🌏 University Highlights: Top 2% global ranking, strong research, diverse student community, vibrant Wellington location, wide academic programs, strong industry connections, excellent support services, and active campus life.
  • ⚠️ Exclusions: Not eligible if secondary education completed in NZ, EAP/Foundation Studies completed, Study Abroad/Twinning student, or in second year of the same degree at the university.

Designation

Tongarewa Scholarship

Research Area

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Various fields across undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, including but not limited to business, engineering, humanities, and social sciences.

Location

Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Eligibility/Qualification

  • International students paying full international fees.
  • Must be entering their first year of an undergraduate program or pursuing a postgraduate degree.
  • Applicants who have completed their secondary education at a New Zealand school or are current students in their second year at the university are not eligible.

Job Description

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The Tongarewa Scholarship aims to support academic excellence among international students by providing financial assistance to cover tuition fees. It offers scholarships valued at either $5,000 or $10,000 to help reduce the overall cost of their education.

How to Apply

  1. Prepare the following documents:
  • A personal statement (up to 500 words) addressing your reasons for choosing Victoria University of Wellington, your academic goals, and your suitability for the scholarship.
  • Full transcripts and relevant documentation of qualifications.
  • An offer of place from Victoria University of Wellington (either conditional or unconditional).
  1. Submit your application by the specified deadlines through the official application link provided on the university’s scholarship webpage.

Last Date for Apply

  • Trimester 2: 1 May 2025
  • Trimester 3: 1 November 2025

Please ensure applications are submitted by 4:30 PM (NZT) on the respective deadline dates.

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