Protect our Islands Pasifika Award at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Protect our Islands Pasifika Award at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Field of Study
This scholarship supports undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Climate Change Science and Policy, Conservation Biology, Ecological Restoration, Ecology and Biodiversity, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Marine Biology, and Marine Conservation.

Scholarship Value and Funding
The award provides partial funding. Undergraduate recipients receive NZD 5,000, while postgraduate students receive NZD 7,500.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be of Pacific descent and enrolled or intending to enrol full- or part-time in undergraduate or postgraduate studies at Victoria University of Wellington. They must be majoring in one of the specified fields and hold a GPA of 6.5 or above, meeting all course entry requirements.

Selection Criteria
Selection is based on academic merit and commitment to the field of study.

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

Award Disbursement and Notes
The award is paid after the final withdrawal period of Trimester 1. Recipients must write a thank-you letter to the donor and submit a brief end-of-year progress report. Pacific Biosecurity Limited provides mentoring to recipients upon request.

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