Fund Details
Tongarewa Scholarship Trimester 3, 2023

Description:

Deadline Date: 4:30 p.m. 1 September 2023 New Zealand timezone

Purpose of award

The Tongarewa Scholarship ("the Scholarship") celebrates Victoria University of Wellington's commitment to our international student community. We award a range of these scholarships to international students each year. This is a partial fee-based scholarship that will be put towards your tuition fees for one year of study. Applicants can be either entering their first year of an undergraduate degree or entering a postgraduate degree programme at Victoria University of Wellington.  

 
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. Shortlisted candidates may be requested to provide additional information to support their application. 



Required Documents and References:


  • A personal statement of up to 500 words outlining why you wish to study at Victoria University of Wellington, your academic goals and why you merit the Scholarship. You should also include any leadership positions and details of your involvement in your school or community.
  • Full transcripts and other documentation relevant to the qualification type.
  • An offer of place from Victoria University of Wellington (conditional or unconditional) and your VUW Student ID.