Victoria University of Wellington 2024 Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship, New Zealand

In recent years, Victoria University of Wellington has been making a dedicated effort to increase our intellectual influence in the Asia–Pacific region in line with our Strategic Plan. As part of this, the University would like to support and encourage more Latin American students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at our University by offering $5,000 fees scholarships to Latin American students enrolling in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course of study. Applicants must not only be strong academically, but must also demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities and have a focus on internationalisation.

• Table of Content
• About Victoria University of Wellington
• Victoria University of Wellington Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Victoria University of Wellington Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Requirements for Victoria University of Wellington Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Victoria University of Wellington Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Victoria University of Wellington Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship

The purpose of the Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship is to encourage high-achieving, well rounded Latin American international students to Victoria University of Wellington and to support them in their studies.

Benefits: $5,000 fees scholarships to Latin American students enrolling in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course of study

Requirements for Victoria University of Wellington Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship Qualification

Applicants must be enrolling in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington. PhD, Pre-degree, or Study Abroad and Exchange students are not eligible for this award.

This award will apply only to new students who have not previously been enrolled at Victoria University of Wellington. An exception will be made for students who have previously completed a pre-degree course (EAP or Foundation) at Victoria University of Wellington.

Students must have met the English Language Requirements for study at Victoria University of Wellington as below. Note that certain programmes may have different English language requirements. Contact Wellington University International for more information.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Victoria University of Wellington Latin American Academic Achievement Scholarship

A scholarships panel will include the Director, Wellington University International, International Marketing Manager, Wellington University International, and the Business Support Manager, Wellington University International (or nominees). 

Criteria:

• Applicants must be enrolling in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree (Master's level) at Victoria University of Wellington.
• Applicants must be new students who have not previously been enrolled at Victoria University of Wellington.
• Applicants must have met the English Language Requirements for study at Victoria University of Wellington (as above).

Documents Required for Application

• A personal statement highlighting your involvement in extracurricular activities, interest in internationalisation, motivations, and future goals (no more than 500 words).

Application Deadline

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.

Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date.

Apply online for study in Trimester 3, 2023 closing  1 September 2023

For more details visit: VUW website.