Victoria University of Wellington Scholarships 2026

Begin your study journey in New Zealand with great news — the Tongarewa Scholarship is now accepting applications. In this article, we provide a detailed overview of this scholarship, its benefits, and the complete application process.

The Victoria University of Wellington Tongarewa Scholarships 2025-2026 are partially funded awards for international students. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and master’s programs, offering recipients up to NZ$10,000 toward tuition fees.

The Tongarewa Scholarship reflects the university’s commitment to supporting the international student community. Each year, a number of these scholarships are awarded to new students beginning their first undergraduate degree or postgraduate coursework. This partial fee-based award is credited directly toward tuition fees for one year of study.

Selection is highly competitive and based on academic excellence. Scholarships are applied to the following year of study, and shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide further documentation. In addition, recipients are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in one of the university’s Halls of Residence, provided they apply by the housing deadline.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Undergraduate, Master’s

• Institution: Victoria University of Wellington

• Location: New Zealand

• Eligible Fields: See list below

• Program Duration: Based on chosen degree

• Deadline: May 01, 2025 / September 01, 2025 / December 01, 2025

Opportunity Focus Areas

• Architecture & Building Science

• Business

• Science

• Health

• Engineering

• Education

• English Literature

• Law

• Psychology

• Social Sciences

• History & Philosophy

• Mathematics

• Linguistics

Scholarship Coverage

• Up to 10 scholarships valued at NZ$10,000 for undergraduate and postgraduate students

• Up to 9 scholarships valued at NZ$5,000 for postgraduate students

Eligibility Criteria

• Required Language: English

• Eligible Countries: Open to all international applicants

• Must pay full international tuition fees

• Must be entering the first year of an undergraduate degree or starting a postgraduate program

How to Apply

1. Create an online account .

2. Select your program and review requirements and deadlines.

3. Check the “How to Apply” section under your chosen program.

4. Submit required documents including:

   • Personal statement (up to 500 words) highlighting academic goals, reasons for studying at VUW, leadership experience, and community involvement.

   • Full academic transcripts and supporting documents.

   • Offer of place (conditional or unconditional) from Victoria University of Wellington.

Note:

Once you have created an account and applied for scholarships, you can expect all correspondence regarding your application to come from admin@communityforce.com. Please add this email address to your safe senders list to ensure you do not miss any crucial information regarding your scholarship application.

Website

To know more about Victoria University of Wellington Tongarewa Scholarships, please visit the official website:

Official Website