The purpose of the Wellington International Excellence Scholarship is to recruit high-achieving undergraduate international students currently studying in New Zealand to Victoria University of Wellington and to support them in their studies.
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Wellington International Excellence Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Wellington International Excellence Scholarship
The majority of these scholarships will be awarded at $20,000 over three years of study.
Requirements for Wellington International Excellence Scholarship Qualification
These scholarships are for international school leaver students who have completed at least one full year (ie. their Year 12 year) at a New Zealand secondary school and who are enrolling at Victoria University of Wellington in Trimester 1 of the year following application. Scholarships will be competitive on the basis of academic merit.
Criteria
- Applicants must be international full-fee paying students.
- Applicants must have completed at least one full year (ie. their Year 12 year) at a New Zealand secondary school.
- Applicants must be enrolling in their first year of their first undergraduate degree.
- Applicants must have NCEA Level 2 (or 3 if taken in Year 12) endorsed with Excellence or equivalent in another qualification.
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Documents Required for Application
- A personal statement.
- A reference from your School principal or nominee (requested through the online application).
Application Deadline
September 1, 2022
How to Apply
A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
For more details, visit Victoria University of Wellington website.