Mana Pasifika Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Mana Pasifika Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Overview

The Mana Pasifika Scholarship provides financial support for accommodation, tuition, or a stipend of up to NZD 30,000 over one to three years for Pasifika students studying performance in the arts, sports, or cultural contexts.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants must be of Pasifika descent and hold New Zealand or Australian citizenship/residency, or be international students who have completed at least two years of study at a New Zealand secondary school.
2. Applicants must have NCEA Level 2 endorsed with Merit (or equivalent) and intend to enrol full‑time in their first undergraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington.
3. Applicants must be in Year 13 or have completed Year 13 in the previous year and may be taking a gap year at the time of application.

Selection Criteria

Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement as well as cultural involvement, community leadership, or sport.

Application Process

A completed online application must be submitted by the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Award Details

The scholarship can provide up to NZD 30,000 over three years.

Payment and Conditions

Funds may be used for accommodation in university halls (paid in February and July), tuition fees, or, if eligible for Fees Free, as a stipend for living costs (paid in two instalments per trimester). Stipend payments must cover study‑related expenses such as accommodation, books, travel, or living costs; full accommodation costs exclude the initial deposit and hall fees.

Continuation into years two and three requires full‑time enrolment, satisfactory academic progress, and active engagement with the Pasifika Student Success team.

For more information and to apply, visit the Mana Pasifika Scholarship page.