Pakohe Sustainability Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Pakohe Sustainability Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

This scholarship provides partial funding of NZD 5,000 or NZD 10,000 for the first year of study and can be used toward accommodation or tuition fees.

Eligibility

Applicants must be New Zealand or Australian citizens, permanent residents, or international students who have completed at least two full years (Year 12 and 13) at a New Zealand secondary school, with NCEA Level 2 endorsed with Merit or an equivalent qualification.

They must intend to enrol full‑time in their first undergraduate degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and be in Year 13 or on a gap year at the time of application.

Selection Criteria

Scholarships are awarded competitively based on academic merit, demonstrated involvement in sustainability initiatives, intended leadership in sustainability at the university, and commitment to the community.

Application Process

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

Apply through the official scholarship page: Pakohe Sustainability Scholarship application.

Award Details

The award amount is NZD 5,000 or NZD 10,000, payable in two instalments. Funds can be applied toward university hall accommodation (paid in February and July) or credited to tuition fees upon invoicing. If the recipient qualifies for Fees Free, the scholarship is provided as a living‑cost stipend for study‑related expenses such as accommodation, books, or travel.

Additional Benefits

Recipients receive mentoring from the University’s Director of Sustainability and can join initiatives such as the Green Impact programme, the students’ association sustainability committee, and the Piki Toitū volunteer programme.