If you dream of studying in New Zealand, the Tongarewa International Scholarship at Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington could be your golden opportunity. With awards of up to $10,000, this prestigious scholarship helps talented students fund their first year of study at one of New Zealand’s top universities.
Why Apply for the Tongarewa International Scholarship?
This scholarship is a celebration of academic excellence and a commitment to welcoming outstanding international students. It is a partial fee-based award that contributes to your tuition fees for one year, making your dream of studying at Victoria University of Wellington more affordable.
- Scholarship Level: Master’s Research, Master’s by Coursework, All Postgraduate, and First-Year Undergraduate Students
- Scholarship Value: Up to $10,000
- Number of Scholarships Available: Varies
- Duration: One year
- Eligible Applicants: New international students paying full international fees
Eligibility Criteria – Are You the Perfect Candidate?
To qualify, you must:
- Be an international student paying full international fees
- Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer of Place for an eligible program at Victoria University of Wellington
- Be a new student (undergraduate or postgraduate) starting in Trimester 2 or Trimester 3, 2025
- Submit a strong application showcasing academic excellence and leadership skills
You are NOT eligible if you:
- Completed secondary education in New Zealand
- Have studied at Victoria University of Wellington before (excluding EAP or Foundation Studies)
- Are a Study Abroad, Exchange, or Twinning student from a partner university
- Are in your second year of study for the same degree
Apply: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/current/tongarewa-international-scholarship
Application Deadline: The last date to apply for the Tongarewa International Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington is 1 May 2025 for Trimester 2 and 1 August 2025 for Trimester 3. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 PM (NZT) on the respective deadline date.
DATE . Mar/14/2025