Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

The scholarship provides full funding of NZD 30,000 for Māori students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in performance, arts, sports, or cultural contexts. It covers accommodation, tuition fees, or a living‑cost stipend, with payments made in two instalments each year.

Eligibility

Applicants must be of Māori descent, registered with an iwi, and have achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit (or equivalent). They must be Year 13 students or recent graduates planning to enrol full‑time in their first undergraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington, including those taking a gap year.

Selection Criteria

Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement as well as demonstrated culture, community involvement, leadership, or sporting excellence.

Application Process

A completed online application must be submitted by the deadline of 1 September 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Award Details

The scholarship awards NZD 30,000 over three years, contingent on full‑time enrolment, satisfactory academic progress, and ongoing engagement with the Āwhina team.

Payment Use

Funds may be applied to accommodation, tuition fees, or, where eligible, as a living‑cost stipend. Accommodation support excludes initial deposits, which are paid directly to the hall of residence.

For more information and to apply, visit the official scholarship page: Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship.