Ormond Wilson Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Ormond Wilson Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

This scholarship provides Partial Funding of NZD 3,000 to support New Zealand citizens or permanent residents under 19 who are beginning their first undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences or the Faculty of Science.

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, under 19 years of age, and have completed NCEA Level 3 and/or Scholarship exams in the preceding year.
2. Must be enrolled or intend to enrol full‑time in a bachelor’s degree within the Humanities, Social Sciences, or Science faculties.
3. Students must plan to remain enrolled through the completion of their degree.

Selection Criteria

1. Primary weight is given to academic merit, with additional consideration of character, leadership, and cultural or sporting contributions.
2. Financial need is taken into account, prioritising those experiencing significant hardship due to limited family resources.

Application Process

A completed online application must be submitted by the 06 Feb, 2025 deadline. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Award Details

The scholarship award is NZD 3,000, paid directly to the recipient upon enrolment at Victoria University of Wellington. Recipients are required to send a letter of thanks to the donor.

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