Closing date:September 01, 2025/ December 01, 2025

Student type:  International students  

Level of study: Undergraduate, Masters

Study area: Architectural studies and building science

Business

Science

Health

Engineering

Education

English Literature

Law

Psychology

Social Sciences

History and Philosophy

Mathematics

Linguistics

Scholarship value:  NZ$10,000- NZ$15,000

Description: Victoria University of Wellington Tongarewa Scholarships 2026-2027 are partially funded scholarships for international students. This scholarship is available for undergraduate and masters studies and provides the recipient up to NZ$15,000.

The VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship and the VUW Postgraduate International Scholarship were established in August 2025, the VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship helps international students who are intending to study for a Bachelor’s degree to join Victoria University of Wellington’s international student community.This is a partial fee-based scholarship that will go towards tuition fees for one year of study. It is designed for new international students who are entering their first year of a Bachelor’s degree programme and studying full-time on campus. Holders must demonstrate their academic potential, as demonstrated by their admission into a Victoria University of Wellington programme.VUW Postgraduate International Scholarship helps international students who are intending to study for a Master’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma to join Victoria University of Wellington’s international student community.

This is a partial fee-based scholarship that will go towards tuition fees for a Master’s degree programme of 120, 180 or 240 points or a Postgraduate Diploma of 120 points. It is designed for new international students who are entering a Master’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma and studying full-time on campus. Holders must demonstrate their academic potential, as demonstrated by their admission into a Victoria University of Wellington Master’s or Postgraduate Diploma degree programme.

Eligibility:

• VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship
• International students who are paying full international fees; and
• Intending to study towards a Bachelor’s degree at Victoria University of Wellington; and
• A holder of an unconditional or conditional Offer of  Place for a Bachelor’s degree at Victoria University of Wellington; and
• New students to Victoria University of Wellington.
• VUW Postgraduate International Scholarship
• International students who are paying full international fees; and
• Intending to attain a Master’s degree at Victoria University of Wellington of 120, 180 or 240 points, or a Postgraduate Diploma of 120 points; and
• A holder of an unconditional or conditional Offer of Place for a Master’s degree programme or Postgraduate Diploma at Victoria University of Wellington; and
• New students to a Victoria University of Wellington Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s degree programme.

How to apply:  apply online 

More info: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/international/scholarships-fees/scholarships