Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships at Victoria University of Wellington 2025
The Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships at Victoria University of Wellington 2025 offer full funding of NZD 50,000 to Māori, Pasifika, refugee and low‑socio‑economic students beginning an undergraduate degree. Applications close on 19 September 2025 and are open only to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who have completed Year 13 at one of eight partner schools. The award provides financial assistance, first‑year accommodation and ongoing leadership support.
Eligible Degrees
Bachelor's/Undergraduate
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
New Zealand
Eligible Courses
Architecture, Business and government, Design; Education, Engineering, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Music, Technology and Science
University
Victoria University of Wellington
Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships at Victoria University of Wellington 2025
These scholarships, established in 2020, support Māori, Pasifika, refugee and low‑socio‑economic students who demonstrate resilience and a strong commitment to completing an undergraduate degree.
Eligibility
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents currently in Year 13 at one of eight specified schools and intend to enrol full‑time at Victoria University the following year.
- Aotea College (Porirua)
- Bishop Viard College (Porirua)
- Mana College (Elsdon)
- Naenae College (Avalon)
- Porirua College (Cannons Creek)
- St Bernard’s College (Lower Hutt)
- Taita College (Taita)
- Wainuiomata High School (Lower Hutt)
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on resilience, innovation, overcoming adversity and a clear commitment to university study.
- The offer is conditional on achieving University Entrance and enrolling full‑time in an undergraduate programme.
- Recipients must live in a university hall of residence during their first year to foster a supportive learning environment.
Application Process
A completed online application must be submitted by the closing date of 19 September 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Apply directly through the official scholarship page: Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships application.
Value and Benefits
The scholarship provides full funding of NZD 50,000, covering first‑year accommodation and course fees. Continuing recipients may receive up to NZD 5,000 in year 1, NZD 6,000 in year 2 and NZD 7,000 in year 3 for course‑related and living expenses.
- Recipients also gain access to the Wellington Plus Programme and other extracurricular activities that develop leadership and employability.
- The partnership involves the scholar, their whānau/family/support network and the university.
Award: NZD 50,000.
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