VUW Tongarewa Scholarship 2025/2026

Apply for Tongarewa Scholarship

Victoria University of Wellington sponsors the Tongarewa International Scholarship to assist international students to pursue their bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate studies in New Zealand.

This partial fee-based scholarship will cover tuition fees for one year of study. The institution awards a number of these scholarships to new international students entering their first year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

Founded in 1897, Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) is a higher institution in Wellington, New Zealand. It was initially known as Victoria College, a constituent college of the University of New Zealand.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants are required to prove English proficiency
  • Applicant should be a foreigner
  • Candidate must apply to a bachelor’s program at Victoria University of Wellington
  • Applicant must demonstrate financial need

Required Documents

Tongarewa Scholarship Victoria University of Wellington
  • Academic transcript
  • Offer letter
  • Personal Statement

Scholarship Benefits

Successful candidates selected to benefit from the Tongarewa International Scholarship will receive aid valued at $5,000 or $10,000. The amount will be applied toward tuition fees for all levels of study.

Application Procedure

  • Go to the website
  • Candidates have to apply for admission at Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Then, proceed to the scholarship application.

Deadline/Expiration: August 1, 2025

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