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The Tongarewa International Scholarships celebrate Victoria University of Wellington's commitment to its international student community, awarding a range of partial-fee scholarships each year to new international students entering their first year of undergraduate or postgraduate study. Awards of NZD $2,500–$10,000 are credited toward one year of tuition fees, awarded competitively on academic excellence and a 500-word personal statement.
| Qualification Required | High Schoolfor Undergrad
Graduationfor Masters "This scholarship is offered for first-year undergraduate and postgraduate (Master's research and coursework) programmes." |
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| Who can apply | International students who are paying full international fees; must hold an unconditional or conditional Offer of Place for an eligible programme; must be new students to Victoria University of Wellington, selected by the scholarship award panel |
| Experience | No experience required |
| Language Certificate | Course-dependent — English language requirements of the chosen programme apply |
| Other Certificates | Academic transcripts/evidence of academic excellence (assessed competitively); Offer of Place (must be uploaded with the scholarship application or it will be dismissed) |
| Age Limit | No Age Limit |
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All nationalities — any international student paying full international fees; domestic-fee students excluded (scholarship withdrawn if fee status changes to…
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First-year entrant — school leaver (undergraduate) or Bachelor's graduate (postgraduate); awarded competitively on academic excellence
Unconditional or conditional Offer of Place for an eligible programme; must be uploaded with the application
Up to 500 words — why VUW, academic goals, why you merit the award; include leadership and community involvement
All supporting documentation received by 4:30pm on the closing date; late/incomplete applications not accepted
Must be an international student paying full international fees at the time of credit
Offer conditional on full-time enrolment (full-year programme); scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year
7 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
at Victoria University of Wellington and secure an unconditional or conditional Offer of Place.
500 words outlining why you wish to study at Victoria University of Wellington, your academic goals, and why you merit the scholarship — include leadership positions and school/community involvement.
on the closing date, uploading your Offer of Place and personal statement. Late or incomplete applications are not accepted; all supporting documentation must also be received by 4:30pm on the closing date.
Place for an eligible programme (mandatory — applications without it are dismissed)
academic goals, why you merit the award, leadership/community involvement)
reviews applications on academic excellence + personal statement; scholarships apply to study in the year following application and are credited to tuition fees.
by 4:30pm on the closing date)
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