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Scholarships

Achieve your study ambitions—apply for a scholarship. We offer thousands of scholarships to new and current students each year.

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Search our database to find a scholarship that's right for you. Scholarships are available at all levels of study and based on a variety of criteria.

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Undergraduate scholarships

Find scholarships for undergraduate students—from school leavers and first-year students to those already part of the way through a Bachelor's degree.

Postgraduate and doctoral scholarships

Gain an overview of postgraduate awards, including Honours, Master's, and doctoral (PhD) scholarships.

Hardship fund equity grants

These grants are to encourage students who are facing financial hardship to continue in their studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

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How to apply

Find out how to apply for scholarships, from choosing a suitable award to what happens after submitting an application.

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Meet Isidora Gonzalez Diaz

Isidora Gonzalez Diaz speaks about her experience at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

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Annual prizes

We award prizes annually to students who achieve the highest results in a subject or group of subjects.

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More scholarship opportunities

There are a number of other New Zealand organisations that offer awards and scholarships for tertiary study.

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Scholarships Office

Get in touch with the Scholarships Office by phone or email, or visit us at HU120, Hunter Building, Kelburn Parade.