Graduate Women Wellington, First in Family Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Graduate Women Wellington First in Family Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

This scholarship provides Partial Funding, NZD 10,000 to support female students who are the first in their family to attend university. It is open to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents who are under 25 years old on 1 December of the application year and plan to enrol full‑time at Victoria University of Wellington the following year.

Eligibility

• Must be the first person in the family (excluding step‑family) to attend university.
• Must hold a University Entrance qualification or equivalent.
• Must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
• Must be currently enrolled at a secondary school and reside in the Greater Wellington Region.
• Applicants must be female and intend to begin full‑time study at Victoria University of Wellington immediately after the application.

Selection Criteria

Preference is given to candidates who, due to financial hardship, would otherwise be unable to pursue a university degree.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a complete online application by 31 January 2026. Required documents include a personal statement and a reference, which is requested through the online form.

Apply now: Graduate Women Wellington First in Family Scholarship