Scholarships
There are dozens of scholarships available for international students at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Featured scholarships
Tongarewa International Scholarship
The Tongarewa International Scholarship celebrates the University's commitment to our international student community. Each year we award a range of these scholarships, worth NZ$5,000 or $10,000, to international students entering their first year of an undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington.
International Alumni Fees Waiver
The International Alumni Fees Waiver is available to Victoria University of Wellington international alumni transferring to a full-time undergraduate degree or postgraduate programme, including study abroad students and those returning for a full duration postgraduate programme. Eligible students will receive a NZ$5,000 reduction on the first-year tuition fees.
Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship
The Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship awards NZ$5,000 for fees to Latin American students who want to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at our university.
Study Abroad Scholarship
The Victoria University of Wellington Study Abroad Scholarship is open to international students who plan to experience New Zealand culture through the Study Abroad programme at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship awards NZ$1,000 to each successful applicant as a one off payment towards the student's Study Abroad tuition fee.
Scholarships for graduating New Zealand high school students
There are several scholarships available for students who are graduating from New Zealand high schools:
International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship
The International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship awards NZ$20,000 over three years to high-achieving undergraduate international students currently studying in New Zealand and continuing their study at Victoria University of Wellington.
New Zealand International School-Leaver Grant
The New Zealand International School-Leaver Grant awards NZ$2,000 to cover fees, and is intended for undergraduate international students currently studying at a secondary school in New Zealand who are continuing their study at Victoria University of Wellington.
Tangiwai Excellence Scholarship
The Tangiwai Excellence Scholarship is for graduating high school students in New Zealand who are continuing their studies at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship awards up to 600 students who meet academic and leadership criteria NZ$5,000 to help cover accommodation and living costs.
Kahotea Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
The Kahotea Outstanding Achievement Scholarship is for graduating high school students in New Zealand who are continuing their studies at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship awards a select few students up to NZ$35,000 over three years, to fully cover accommodation and provide a stipend.
Raukaraka Leadership Scholarship
The Raukaraka Leadership Scholarship recognises the University's commitment to supporting school leavers who demonstrate leadership qualities. Scholarships are valued at NZ$5,000–$10,000, which can be put towards accommodation costs at a Victoria University of Wellington hall of residence, or (for students not in a hall) as a contribution towards your first-year living costs.
Totoweka Equity Scholarship
The Totoweka Equity Scholarship awards academic merit, equity, leadership, and commitment to community. Scholarships are valued at NZ$5,000 or $10,000 and awarded competitively based on academic merit and strong demonstration of barriers due to inequity and/or hardship.
Postgraduate scholarships
Wellington Doctoral Scholarship
Wellington Doctoral Scholarships are open to domestic and international student graduates of any university within or outside of New Zealand. These scholarships are for students who intend to enrol full time for a Doctorate (PhD) or who have commenced their doctoral study at Victoria University of Wellington. All offers of Wellington Doctoral Scholarships consist of a NZ$30,500 per annum stipend plus tuition fees for up to three years.
Wellington Graduate Award
The University offers Wellington Graduate Awards to domestic and international students intending to embark upon an Honours degree or a Master's degree Part 1. The scholarship value is NZ$5,000 and will be paid directly towards tuition fees. Applicants must be fully enrolled at the University in a full-year programme by the start of Trimester 1 in the following year of application.
Automatic Master’s scholarships
The below Master's degrees provide NZ$5,000-$10,000 towards tuition fees for all international students who meet the entry requirements. These are 180-point taught Master's programmes with a duration of one to one and a half years.
Master of Conservation Biology
Fees scholarship: NZ$10,000
Master of International Trade
Fees scholarship: NZ$5,000
Master of Marine Conservation
Fees scholarship: NZ$10,000
Faculty of Law International Students LLM Fee Scholarship
The Faculty of Law International Students LLM Fee Scholarship provides NZ$5,000 to assist with the high costs for international students associated with the Master of Laws (LLM) degree.
China Scholarships Council (CSC) / Victoria University Scholarship Scheme
China Scholarship Council (CSC) and Victoria University of Wellington collaborate on a designated doctoral (PhD) program which is offered to excellent Chinese students admitted to the PhD programme. For candidates who are successful in gaining admission into the PhD programme, the University will provide tuition fees for up to 48 months.
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships programme
Students from eligible countries, including Commonwealth countries, can apply for fully funded study at Victoria University of Wellington through the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships programme. This programme is open to students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
I am thrilled to be a Manaaki scholarship recipient; it provides an opportunity to enhance my academic education and also allows me to explore the breathtaking scenery and culture of New Zealand.
Sanjeshni Devi (Fiji),
Master of Climate Change Science and Policy
Scholarships database
Search our scholarships database to find more international scholarships you can apply for.
It's likely you are eligible for other scholarships as well. Always check the criteria closely—you’re eligible to apply for all scholarships that do not specify that you would be ineligible.
Application forms are found through the database.