Victoria University of Wellington Scholarships

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  • • Transparency International NZ Dame Suzanne Snively Scholarship 2025

    • Transparency New Zealand have established this scholarship in the name of their former Chair of their Board, Dame Suzanne Snively, to support a student undertaking research related to transparency integrity, accountability or anti-corruption in relation to governance. The scholarship is intended
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  • • Ruth and Roger Hopkins PhD Scholarship in Accounting and Financial Governance 2025

    • This scholarship was established through the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation in 2024 from a generous bequest by Mrs Ruth Hopkins and Emeritus Professor Roger Hopkins. They chose to leave their bequest to support students taking up accounting and electing to focus on developing countries
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  • • Victoria University of Wellington 2025 Protect our Islands Pasifika Scholarship

    • The Protect our Islands Pasifika Scholarship is offered by Pacific Biosecurity Limited to increase the number of Pasifika students advancing from an undergraduate degree through to postgraduate studies in the life sciences. Pacific Biosecurity Limited is a not-for-profit company formed by fo
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  • • Kate Sheppard Chambers Scholarship for Research Relating to Women and the Law 2025

    • This scholarship was established in 2021 by Kate Sheppard Chambers to encourage students at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington to pursue study relating to women and the law. Kate Sheppard Chambers (www.katesheppardchambers.co.nz) is a network of women barristers located
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  • • Victoria University of Wellington 2025 Fehl Music Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

    • The Fehl Music Scholarship supports current second and third-year Music students at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington who are studying towards a New Zealand School of Music (NZSM) undergraduate degree.
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  • • Trimble Karahipi Hangarau / Technology Scholarship 2025

    • This scholarship will support a student studying an undergraduate or master's degree in Architecture; Design Innovation; Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence; Data Science; Design Technology; Electric & Computer System Engineering; Software Engineering. The scholarship may also be award
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  • • The Terence O'Brien Family Scholarship in International Relations or Strategic Studies 2025

    • Terence O'Brien served as a diplomat with the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for over 40 years from 1959 - 2001. This service included postings as New Zealand's Representative to the Cook Islands, Ambassador to the United Nations, to GATT/WTO in Geneva, to the European Uni
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  • • Victoria University of Wellington Protect our Islands Pasifika Scholarship 2025

    • The Protect our Islands Pasifika Scholarship is offered by Pacific Biosecurity Limited to increase the number of Pasifika students advancing from an undergraduate degree through to postgraduate studies in the life sciences. Pacific Biosecurity Limited is a not-for-profit company formed by fo
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  • • Victoria University of Wellington 2025 Trimble Karahipi Hangarau / Technology Scholarship

    • This scholarship will support a student studying an undergraduate or master's degree in Architecture; Design Innovation; Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence; Data Science; Design Technology; Electric & Computer System Engineering; Software Engineering. The scholarship may also be award
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  • • Victoria University of Wellington 2025 Sir Mark Dunajtschik PhD Scholarship in Construction

    • This scholarship is part of the establishment of a construction programme at Victoria University, supported by a donation from Sir Mark Dunajtschik. It aims to support PhD research students working with the Sir Mark Dunajtschik Professor (Chair) in Construction, focusing on research in a constructio
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  • • Victoria University of Wellington 2025 Master of User Experience Design Research Scholarship

    • The Master of User Experience Design (MUXD) Research Scholarship supports students committed to independent research in user experience (UX) design. Designed for individuals passionate about enhancing user interactions, awardees receive funding to pursue advanced research across any aspect of t
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  • • Master of Design Technology Research Scholarship 2025

    • The Master of Design Technology (MDT) Research Scholarship supports students dedicated to research in design technology. Tailored for individuals keen on advancing technological applications in design, this scholarship allows recipients to deeply engage in pioneering areas of VFX, game design,
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  • • Master of Construction Law Scholarship 2025 for International Students

    • Applications are now open for the Master of Construction Law Scholarship 2025 for International Students. This scholarship was introduced to raise awareness of the newly launched Master of Construction Law programme, aimed at developing future leaders in construction law and policy.
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  • • Fujitsu Cyber Security Services Scholarships 2025 at Victoria University of Wellington

    • These scholarships were established in 2019 by Fujitsu Cyber Security Services (previously InPhySec a Fujitsu company) to support two students with their studies in cyber security. These awards are intended to encourage and help build cyber security expertise within New Zealand. Fujitsu&rsqu
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  • • Victoria University of Wellington 2025 D.F. McKenzie Award for Postgraduate Students

    • The D.F. McKenzie Award has been funded by former friends, colleagues and students of the late Professor Emeritus Don McKenzie. The award has been established to recognise and celebrate Professor McKenzie's achievements as a scholar, teacher and New Zealander. The award shall be open to stude
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  • • Victoria University of Wellington 2025 Curtis-Gordon Research Scholarships in Chemistry

    • The Curtis-Gordon Research Scholarship in Chemistry was established by Gerry Gordon, a student who worked with Professor Neil Curtis in the Chemistry Department at Victoria University of Wellington from 1961-1964. He carried out his MSc research programme in Chemistry which was supervised by Profess
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  • • Pakohe Sustainability Scholarship for Current Students 2025

    • The Pakohe Sustainability Scholarship for Current Students is a collaboration between Te Maka, the Scholarships Office, and the Sustainability Office. The scholarship has two purposes; the first is to provide financial support to students who have contributed significant efforts to sustainability
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  • • 2025 Welcome Back to Wellington for Undergraduate Students

    • The 2025 Welcome Back to Wellington scholarship originates from the recognition that for some students who have studied elsewhere, things may not  have worked out well and they would love the opportunity to come back to study near their family and friends. This scholarship is open to 20
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  • • W.H. (Bill) Vaughan Trust Scholarship in Mathematics 2025

    • This Scholarship was established by W.H. (Bill) Vaughan Trust to assist a high school student to attend Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington to study Mathematics. W.H. (Bill) Vaughan worked for many years writing, printing and distributing model solutions for students studying for
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  • • Tuwharetoa M?ori Trust Board Postgraduate Scholarship 2025

    • The scholarship is to support a Ngati Tuwharetoa postgraduate student at Victoria University of Wellington studying in any of the four categories listed under eligibility which align to the Pou identified in the Tuwharetoa M?ori Trust Boards Mahere Rautaki 2021-2026. The four categories for consi
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  • • Victoria University of Wellington 2025 David Day Award for Postgraduate Students

    • This award was established by alumnus of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington David Day and supports postgraduate students in the pursuit of active research that benefits conservation biology and/or understanding of ecology and biodiversity. The purpose of the award is to support
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  • • Victoria University of Wellington 2025 Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Maui Award

    • Established through funding from The Zoological Society of San Diego, these awards look to support two students studying towards a Bachelor of Science. The scholarship will be put towards tuition fees.
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  • • Te Manawa O Te-Ika-A-Maui Scholarship 2025 at Victoria University of Wellington

    • The scholarship is to support a Ngati T?wharetoa undergraduate student at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington studying Environmental Management/Science. The scholarship aligns to the T?wharetoa M?ori Trust Board Mahere Rautaki 2021-2026: Pou Taiao We are kaitiaki of our moan
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  • • T.J.A. Ballinger Scholarships 2025 at Victoria University of Wellington

    • This scholarship was created by Mr T.J.A. Ballinger and Mrs E.B. Ballinger, are specifically aimed at students pursuing Science, Mathematics, and/or Engineering degrees at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. These scholarships have been designed to provide financial assistance t
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  • • Victoria University of Wellington Study Abroad Scholarship 2025

    • The scholarship is open to international students who plan to experience New Zealand culture through the Study Abroad and Exchange programme at Victoria University of Wellington. Successful applicants must be willing to participate in marketing activities to promote Study Abroad and Exchange opportu
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  • • The Energy Education Trust Undergraduate Scholarships 2025

    • The Energy Education Trust of New Zealand (EETNZ) is registered as a charitable trust for the advancement of tertiary education and research in New Zealand in disciplines relevant to New Zealand’s present and emerging energy needs. To further this mission the EETNZ established undergraduate sc
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  • • Victoria University of Wellington 2025 Ngati Mutunga Scholarship

    • This scholarship is for full-time students studying at 200 level or above at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington who are a part of Te R?nanga o Ngati Mutunga.
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  • • Victoria University of Wellington 2025 Nga Ara Matua Scholarship

    • This scholarship is to support a Ngati T?wharetoa undergraduate student at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington studying in any of the four categories listed below, which align to the Pou identified in the T?wharetoa M?ori Trust Boards Mahere Rautaki 2021-2026.
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  • • Victoria University of Wellington 2025 Chubb Actuarial Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

    • Chubb Life Insurance NZ Ltd (Chubb) has been an employer of actuaries in both Auckland and Wellington for many years. Chubb is very interested to play its part in the local community to promote the actuarial profession as a career and support those wishing to study actuarial science and later work a
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  • • 2025 Athol Mann Scholarship for Vocal Students

    • The Athol Mann Award for Classical Voice was established in 2018 with a generous bequest from Athol Mann in acknowledgment of his passion for Opera and commitment to students of classical voice. The late Emeritus Professor Athol Mann, a former Dean of what is now known as Wellington School of Bus