These scholarships support students of any gender, ethnicity or descent, who have both academic and rugby ability, to study at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington and play for its affiliated rugby club, Old Boys' University Rugby Football Club (OBURFC). OBURFC is an amalgamation of Wellington College Old Boys RFC and Victoria University of Wellington RFC and is referred to as OBU or Old Boys' University.
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Victoria University of Wellington Undergraduate Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Victoria University of Wellington Undergraduate Scholarship
Requirements for Victoria University of Wellington Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
- These scholarships are open to students intending to play rugby for Old Boys' University and are above average rugby ability and academic performance.
- Preference will be given to applicants who are facing financial hardship, demonstrate initiative, and are capable of completing the degree they are enrolled in.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Victoria University of Wellington Undergraduate Scholarship
All applications will be considered by a decision-making panel comprising of University Recreation Wellington staff and OBURFC officials. The decision-making panel will determine the number of final recipients and the amounts of these awards at its sole discretion. Successful applicants will be awarded by the University's Scholarships Office.
- Applicants must have an above average rugby ability with the potential to play representative rugby at a senior level.
- Applicants must have at least a Merit endorsement in NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent in another qualification) or have good academic progress if the applicant is currently studying at Victoria University of Wellington or transferring from another New Zealand university.
Documents Required for Application
- A personal statement including a brief account of financial hardship if relevant
- Rugby playing CV
- A reference to demonstrate character, rugby ability and/or performance at school in academic and co-curricular spaces
- A copy of NCEA Level 2 results (if applicable)
- A copy of academic transcript (if applicable)
Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027
Application Deadline
February 28, 2026How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Victoria University of Wellington on wellingtonscholarships.communityforce.com to apply
Contact - Scholarships Office
For more information, kindly visit Victoria University of Wellington scholarship webpage.
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