Applications are open for the Tongarewa International Scholarships Trimester 2, 2025 for study in New Zealand
Closing Date: 1 May 2025
Applications are open for the Tongarewa International Scholarships Trimester 2, 2025 for study in New Zealand
Overview
Scholarship level: Master’s Research; Master’s by coursework; All postgraduate; First year students; School leaver
Number offered: Varies
Value: up to $10,000
Purpose
The Tongarewa International Scholarships celebrate the Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington’s commitment to its international student community. Victoria University of Wellington award a range of these scholarships to new international students each year.
This is a partial fee-based scholarship that will go towards tuition fees for one year of study. It is designed for new international students, who are entering their first year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies at Victoria University of Wellington. Tongarewa International 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.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- International students who are paying full international fees
- A holder of an unconditional or conditional Offer of Place for an eligible programme at Victoria University of Wellington
- New students to Victoria University of Wellington
- selected by the scholarship award panel (upon scholarship application)
Applicants are not eligible for this scholarship if they:
- completed their secondary education at a New Zealand school;
- completed the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies programme;
- are a Study Abroad or Exchange student or a Twinning student from one of our overseas partner universities;
- are in their second trimester or year of study in the same degree programme (returning students) at Victoria University of Wellington.
Scholarship specific documentation
The following documentation must be provided as part of the online scholarship application:
- a personal statement of up to 500 words outlining why the applicant wishes to study at Victoria University of Wellington, their academic goals and why they merit the scholarship. Applicants should also include any leadership positions and details of their involvement in their school or community
- an Offer of Place or a Conditional Offer of Place for an eligible programme at Victoria University of Wellington (failing to upload the offer with the scholarship application will result in the dismissal of the application)
Selection process
This is a partial fee-based scholarship which is awarded competitively based on academic excellence and the student’s personal statement. A panel comprising of appropriate Wellington University International staff will review the applications and award the scholarships.
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