The objective of the International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship is to attract high-achieving school leavers international students who are wanting to study in New Zealand at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and to support them in their studies.
Aim and Benefits
The majority of these scholarships will be awarded at $20,000 over three years of study.
All recipients of the International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarships are guaranteed an offer of a place in one of our Halls of Residence, provided an accommodation application is received by University Accommodation Wellington by 1 October.
Requirements
- Applicants must be international full-fee paying students.
- Applicants must have completed at least one full year (ie. their Year 12 year) at a New Zealand secondary school.
- Applicants must be enrolling in their first year of their first undergraduate degree.
- Applicants must have NCEA Level 2 (or 3 if taken in Year 12) endorsed with Excellence or equivalent in another qualification.
Interview date, Process and Venue
- These scholarships are for international school leaver students who have completed at least one full year (ie. their Year 12 year) at a New Zealand secondary school and who are enrolling at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in Trimester 1 of the year following application.
- Scholarships will be competitive on the basis of academic merit.
- Selection will be made by a panel of Wellington University International staff.
Documents Required for Application
- A personal statement.
- A reference from your School principal or nominee (to be requested via the online application).
Application Deadline
September 2, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Victoria University of Wellington on www.wgtn.ac.nz to apply
A completed online application must be submitted by 4:30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4:30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
Applications will normally open three months prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date.
For more details visit: VUW website.
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