Location: New Zealand
Program: Postgraduate and Undergraduate Degree Programs
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: One year
Deadline: Not Specified
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Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) offers two flagship international scholarships for new international students: the VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship and the VUW Postgraduate International Scholarship, both established in August 2025 to replace and combine several previous scholarships including the Tongarewa International Scholarship, the Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship, the International Alumni Fees Waiver, and the New Zealand International School-Leaver Grant. Both scholarships are partial fee-based awards applied directly to tuition fees — no scholarship application is required. Students are automatically assessed for eligibility upon applying for their programme, and recipients are notified in their Offer of Place.
Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka), founded in 1895 and located in Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city, is one of New Zealand’s leading universities and the country’s primary university of law, government, and humanities. Consistently ranked among the top 250 universities in the world, VUW operates across three campuses — Kelburn, Pipitea, and Te Aro — and offers a wide range of programmes across seven faculties: Architecture and Design Innovation, Business and Government, Education Health and Psychological Sciences, Graduate Research, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, and Science and Engineering. Wellington itself is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is home to New Zealand’s government, creative industries, and a vibrant cultural scene. VUW supports international students through dedicated International Student Experience services, including a buddy programme, orientation, health and safety support, and visa assistance.
Benefits of the Programme
This programme will provide the following to its recipients:
- NZ$15,000 tuition support for undergraduate students
- NZ$10,000 tuition support for postgraduate students
- Tuition-fee contribution for one year
- Automatic consideration upon programme application for eligible students
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:
VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship:
- Must be an international student paying full international fees
- Must hold an unconditional or conditional Offer of Place for a Bachelor’s degree at VUW
- Must be a new student to Victoria University of Wellington
- Also open to students completing or who have recently completed VUW’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or Foundation Studies programmes
VUW Postgraduate International Scholarship:
- Must be an international student paying full international fees
- Must hold an unconditional or conditional Offer of Place for a Master’s degree (120, 180 or 240 points) or Postgraduate Diploma (120 points) at VUW
- Must be a new student to a VUW Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s degree programme
- Also open to students completing or who have recently completed VUW’s EAP programme or a VUW Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor’s with Honours
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
No separate scholarship application is required for either the VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship or the VUW Postgraduate International Scholarship. All eligible new international students are automatically assessed for the scholarship at the time of application for their programme. Recipients are notified of their scholarship offer in their Offer of Place from VUW. The scholarship is formally awarded once the applicant has enrolled in their first-year courses. Only one scholarship per student will be formally awarded, regardless of how many programmes the student has applied to. Students who withdraw after the scholarship has been formally awarded may be required to repay some or all of the scholarship value at the university’s discretion.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
