Kahotea Outstanding Achievement Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Kahotea Outstanding Achievement Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

The Kahotea Outstanding Achievement Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington is designed for undergraduate students pursuing their first degree. This scholarship provides partial funding of up to NZD 37,000, which includes $5,000 toward tuition fees in the first and second years, a $5,000 stipend in the third year, and full housing costs for the first year in a Victoria University hall of residence. Non-hall-dwelling students can receive a $15,000 fee contribution in the first and second years, along with a $5,000 stipend in the third year.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to all nationals, including domestic and international students.
• Applicants must fulfill the requirements of one of the associated Māori, Pasifika, or sustainability scholarships (Kahurangi Māori, Mana Pasifika, Pakohe Sustainability, Raukaraka Leadership, Tangiwai Excellence, Totoweka Equity, Mātātoa Sports, or Pakohe Sustainability).
• Candidates must plan to enroll full-time at Victoria University of Wellington in the year after submitting their application for their first undergraduate degree.
• At the time of application, candidates must be in Year 13 or have finished Year 13 the previous year and be taking a gap year.

Application Process

There is no separate application form required; eligible students will be considered automatically. Applicants should ensure they meet all eligibility requirements and plan to enroll full-time at the university. The deadline for application submission is 01 Sep, 2026. For more information and to verify eligibility, visit the official scholarship page: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/current/kahotea-outstanding-achievement-scholarship.