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Deadline Date: 1 September 2021 at 4:30 pm New Zealand timezone

The University's Tangiwai, Totoweka and Kahotea scholarships have been developed to support and encourage school-leaver students who embody the key attributes of excellence, leadership and commitment to community. Each scholarship is named for a different type of pounamu (greenstone). Māori consider pounamu to be a taonga that can protect and act as a source of strength for those who possess it.

Eligible school-leaver students are encouraged to apply for a Wellington School Leaver Scholarship. If successful, you will be allocated ONE of the following scholarships.

If you are applying for this scholarship, please DO NOT use your secondary school email address when creating your Community Force account. This means no email addresses ending in school.nz.

Wellington Tangiwai Scholarship - School Leaver Scholarship for Excellence

Tangiwai Scholarships for study in 2022 will be awarded competitively on the basis of academic excellence both inside and outside the classroom. Scholarships will be awarded at $5,000 for the first year of study which can be put towards accommodation costs at a Victoria University of Wellington hall of residence, or (for students not in a hall) as a stipend to contribute towards your first year living costs.

Wellington Totoweka Scholarship - School Leaver Scholarship for Equity and Support

Totoweka Scholarships for study in 2022 will be awarded competitively on the basis of academic merit, equity, leadership, and commitment to community. Scholarships will be awarded at $5,000 for the first year of study which can be put towards accommodation costs at a Victoria University of Wellington hall of residence, or (for students not in a hall) as a stipend to contribute towards your first year living costs.

Wellington Kahotea Scholarship - School Leaver Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement

Wellington Kahotea Scholarships recognise students who have achieved exceptional academic results or other high achievement within the areas of culture, community involvement, leadership or equity. Awarded at up to $35,000, the Kahotea Scholarship package includes full accommodation costs at a Victoria University of Wellington Hall of Residence in your first year plus a stipend for three years.

Required Documents and References:

Your National Student Number (NSN) or equivalent codes for Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and International Baccalaureate (IB).

Totoweka and Kahotea applicants are to submit a one-page personal statement explaining your reasons for wishing to attend Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington, the academic goals you hope to achieve and why you believe you merit the scholarship. You should also include any leadership positions, details of your involvement in your school or community and outline your personal circumstances. Please include details relevant to all categories you are applying under.

Those applying solely for Tangiwai do not need to provide a personal statement or reference (but will answer questions on leadership and achievements both inside and outside the classroom).

A letter of reference or an endorsement, depending on the scholarship categories you are applying under. For those with International Baccalaureate qualification, your Indicative Score needs to be requested from your IB coordinator or teacher.

Begin Accepting Applications Date:

20 May 2021

Deadline Date (NZT Time Zone) :

7 Sep 2021 3:30 PM