Scholarship Overview:
The International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand targets high-achieving international students who have completed at least two years of study at a New Zealand secondary school. Valued at $20,000 over three years, this scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and supports students in their first undergraduate degree. Applicants must have NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) endorsed with Excellence. The application process involves submitting online applications along with required documentation by the September 2nd deadline. Recipients are guaranteed accommodation in university residences and receive $10,000 for the first year and $5,000 for subsequent years, contingent upon maintaining a Grade Point Average of 7 and full-time study. Detailed eligibility criteria and conditions apply, and inquiries can be directed to the Scholarships Office.
- Level: School leaver
- Closing Date: September 2nd
- Tenure: Three years
- Target: International Students
- Number of Awards: Competitive selection based on academic merit
- Value: $20,000
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| International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship in Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand |
Purpose:
The International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship aims to attract and support high-achieving international school leavers who aspire to pursue their studies in New Zealand at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Most scholarships are awarded at $20,000 over three years of study.
Eligibility Criteria:
- International full-fee paying students
- Completion of at least two full years (Year 12 and Year 13) at a New Zealand secondary school
- Enrolling in the first year of the first undergraduate degree
- Attainment of NCEA Level 2 (or 3 if completed in Year 12) endorsed with Excellence or equivalent in another qualification
Selection Criteria:
- Open to international school leaver students who completed at least two full years of study at a New Zealand secondary school
- Enrolling at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in Trimester 1 of the following year
- Competitive selection based on academic merit
Application Process:
- Complete online application by 4:30 pm on the closing date
- Submit all required supporting documents, including references, by the closing date
Selection Process:
- A panel of Wellington University International staff will make the selection
Additional Information:
- Scholarship recipients are guaranteed accommodation in one of the university's Halls of Residence
- Scholarship amounts: $10,000 for the first year, $5,000 for the second and third years, contingent upon maintaining a Grade Point Average of 7 (A- average) and full-time study
- Scholarships credited to tuition fees after the final withdrawal date for Trimester 1
- Detailed regulations and conditions apply, including specific eligibility criteria for different types of qualifications
Contact Information:
Scholarships Office
Email: scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz
Phone: 0800 04 04 04