The Tongarewa Scholarship 2025 at Victoria University of Wellington is now open to outstanding international students who wish to pursue their undergraduate or postgraduate studies in New Zealand. As part of its commitment to global education, Victoria University offers these partially funded scholarships to recognize and support academically talented students beginning their first year of study.
These scholarships are competitive, awarded based on academic merit, and help reduce tuition fees for the first year. Students who receive the award will also receive a guaranteed offer of accommodation if they apply on time.
Summary of the Tongarewa International Scholarship
- Scholarship Name: Tongarewa International Scholarship
- Host Institution: Victoria University of Wellington
- Location: New Zealand
- Application Deadlines:
- 1 May 2025 (Trimester 2)
- 1 August 2025 (Trimester 3)
(All applications must be submitted by 4:30 PM NZT on the deadline date.)
- Duration: 1 academic year
- Number of Awards: Varies each year
- Eligible Countries: Open to all international students
- Study Levels:
- First-year undergraduate students
- Postgraduate taught students (Master’s by coursework)
- Postgraduate research students (Master’s by research)
- School leavers
- Scholarship Value: NZD 5,000 to NZD 10,000 towards tuition fees
- Accommodation: Guaranteed placement in university accommodation (if applied by deadline)
Key Benefits
- Financial support of NZD 5,000 to NZD 10,000 applied directly to tuition fees.
- Priority access to on-campus housing, subject to a timely application to University Accommodation Wellington.
- An opportunity to study in New Zealand at one of its top-ranked universities.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Tongarewa International Scholarship 2025, applicants must:
- Be international students with full-fee-paying status.
- Be enrolling for the first time in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington.
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission from the university.
Ineligible Applicants
You are not eligible if you:
- Completed high school in New Zealand.
- Enrolled in the English Proficiency Programme or Foundation Studies Programme at the university.
- Are a Study Abroad or Twinning program student from a partner institution.
- Are currently in your second year of the same degree program at the university.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents during the application process:
- A 500-word personal statement outlining academic goals, motivation for study, leadership experience, and community involvement.
- Academic transcripts and other proof of educational qualifications.
- A conditional or unconditional offer from Victoria University of Wellington.
Selection Criteria
The selection is competitive and merit-based, with scholarships awarded to candidates who demonstrate:
- Strong academic achievement
- Leadership potential
- Clear academic and professional goals
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide additional documents to support their application.
Application Process
- Applications must be completed and submitted online.
- No physical documents are required.
- The online application portal opens approximately one month before the closing date for each trimester.
Application Links
Contact Information
For more details about the Tongarewa International Scholarship, you can contact the Scholarships Office:
- Email: scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz
- Phone: 0800 04 04 04
- Official Website: Victoria University of Wellington Scholarships
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