Mātātoa Sport Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Mātātoa Sport Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

This scholarship provides partial funding of NZD 5,000 or NZD 10,000 to successful undergraduate athletes at Victoria University of Wellington.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants must be New Zealand or Australian citizens/permanent residents (or hold a New Zealand Residence Class visa) and have completed at least two full years (Year 12 and 13) at a New Zealand secondary school.
2. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic achievement (NCEA Level 2 Merit or equivalent) and be at least age‑group regional or national representatives in their sport.
3. Applicants must intend to enrol full‑time in their first undergraduate degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Selection Criteria

Scholarships are awarded based on sporting achievement (regional or national representation), academic merit, sport leadership contributions and other personal circumstances.

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 provides NZD 5,000 or NZD 10,000.

Additional Requirements

1. Recipients must be active in the Student Athlete Network and members of a Victoria University of Wellington registered sport club.
2. They should be available to represent the University at University and Tertiary Sport New Zealand Championship events, with possible exemptions granted by the Sports and Clubs Manager.
3. Scholarship payments are made in two instalments (Trimester 1 and 2) and are conditional on academic performance and adherence to scholarship terms.

For more information and to apply, visit the official scholarship page.