Frank Healy Scholarship in Law at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Frank Healy Scholarship in Law at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

This scholarship provides partial funding of NZD 4,500 – NZD 5,000 to support Māori and Pasifika students enrolled in 200‑ or 300‑level LAWS courses who experience economic, educational, or social disadvantage.

Eligibility

The award is open to Māori and Pasifika students currently taking at least 50 % of their courses at the 200‑ or 300‑level within the Faculty of Law. Candidates must demonstrate disadvantage, such as low‑income households, single‑parent families, limited exposure to higher education, attendance at low‑decile schools, or upbringing in a non‑English‑speaking environment.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and must be experiencing some form of economic, educational, or social disadvantage.

Application Process

A completed online application must be submitted by the deadline of 31 March 2026. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Award Details

Successful recipients receive between NZD 4,500 and NZD 5,000 in financial support.

Additional Requirements: Recipients are required to send a thank‑you letter to members of the donor’s family (via the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation) and, if requested, provide an end‑of‑year progress report.

For the official application form, visit the Frank Healy Scholarship in Law application page.