Start your study adventure in New Zealand. Good news! The Tongarewa Scholarship is now open. In this article, we will explain in detail what this scholarship is, its benefits, and the application process step by step.

Victoria University of Wellington Tongarewa Scholarships 2026-2027 are partially funded scholarships for international students. This scholarship is available for undergraduate and master's studies and provides the recipient with up to NZ$10,000.

The Tongarewa Scholarship (“Scholarship”) celebrates the University’s commitment to the international student community. We award a range of these scholarships to international students each year. This is a partial tuition-based scholarship that will go towards paying tuition fees for one year. Applicants can either enter the first year of an undergraduate degree or enter a postgraduate program at Victoria University of Wellington.

Scholarships are awarded competitively on the basis of academic excellence. Students apply for study in the year following their application and will be included in their tuition fees. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide additional information to support their application. Scholarship recipients are guaranteed an offer of a place in one of our halls of residence, provided the accommodation service receives their application before the deadline.

Scholarship Summary

• Study level: University, undergraduate, master's
• Institution(s): Victoria University of Wellington
• Study in: New Zealand
• Focus Areas of Opportunity: Checklist Below
• Program duration: Depends on the chosen degree.
• Deadline: May 1, 2025 / August 1, 2025 / November 1, 2025
  • You can also check your application submission date here.

Opportunity Focus Areas

• Architectural Studies and Building Sciences
• a job
• sciences
• health
• engineering
• education
• English literature
• law
• psychology
• Social Sciences
• History and Philosophy
• mathematics
• linguistics

Scholarship Coverage

The Victoria University of Wellington Tongarewa Scholarship provides recipients with the following benefits:

• Up to 10 scholarships of NZ$10,000 will be available for undergraduate and postgraduate recipients, and up to 9 scholarships of NZ$5,000 will be available for postgraduate recipients.

Eligibility Criteria for Tongarewa Scholarship

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the Victoria University of Wellington Tongarewa Scholarship:

• Required languages: English.
• Eligible countries: All countries in the world
• International students who pay the full international fee
• Entry into the first year of an undergraduate degree or entry into a postgraduate degree.

How to apply for the Victoria University of Wellington Tongarewa Scholarship?

Please follow the application instructions below to be eligible for the Victoria University of Wellington Tongarewa Scholarships:

(1) Create an account here.

(2) Choose your program from here and then check the qualifications and main date.

(3) See “How to Apply,” which is explained in the chosen program.

(5) Required documents and references:

• A personal statement of up to 500 words outlining why you want to study at Victoria University of Wellington, your academic goals, and why you are worthy of the scholarship. You should also include any leadership positions and details of your involvement in your school or community.
• Complete records and other documents relevant to the type of qualification.
• Offer of a place from Victoria University of Wellington (conditional or unconditional).