Wellington International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship 2026

Wellington International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship 2026

The Wellington International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship 2026 is a partial funding opportunity worth NZD 10,000, awarded to international students enrolling in their first undergraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship provides NZD 10,000 towards tuition fees, paid in the second year of study.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be international full-fee paying students.
• Applicants must have completed at least two full years (Year 12 and Year 13) at a New Zealand secondary school.
• Applicants must be enrolling in the first year of their first undergraduate degree.
• Applicants must have NCEA Level 2 (or Level 3 in Year 12) endorsed with Excellence, or an equivalent qualification.
• Applicants must meet academic benchmarks such as Excellence endorsement, IB (approx. 34+ predicted), or CIE requirements.
• Applicants must maintain full-time study and meet GPA requirements (B+ average / GPA 6 equivalent) to retain the scholarship.

Application Process

Applicants must submit an online application with required supporting documents, including a personal statement and a school reference. The deadline for submitting your application is 01 Sep, 2026.

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