Victoria University of Wellington 2024 Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Pasifika Scholarship, New Zealand

Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Pasifika Scholarship was established in 1976, the Norman Kirk Memorial Trust commemorates the Right Honourable Norman Kirk, Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1972 to 1974. An inspirational and compassionate leader, Norman Kirk worked hard to improve life for under-privileged people and to build connections between New Zealand and other small nations in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. After his early death, donations from citizens and governments were put into a fund which is now administered and invested by the Trust. From the income earned, scholarships are provided to South Pacific and New Zealand students, particularly those who are: committed to 'second chance' education or training and, are working towards a qualification which will equip them to make a greater contribution in the community.

• Table of Content
• About Victoria University of Wellington
• Victoria University of Wellington Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Pasifika Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Victoria University of Wellington Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Pasifika Scholarship
• Requirements for Victoria University of Wellington Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Pasifika Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Victoria University of Wellington Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Pasifika Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Pasifika Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Victoria University of Wellington Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Pasifika Scholarship

Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Pasifika Scholarship value: $6,000 ($2,000 per year up to three years).

Requirements for Victoria University of Wellington Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Pasifika Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants must be a New Zealand-based Pasifika student
• Applicants must be facing financial hardship
• Applicants must be enrolling in their first undergraduate degree in the year following application

Interview date, Process and Venue for Victoria University of Wellington Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Pasifika Scholarship

This scholarship is offered, via the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation, to a New Zealand-based Pasifika student who meets the Trust's criteria and who is enrolling full-time for the first year of a degree course at Victoria University of Wellington and is facing financial hardship. Preference may be given to a mature student.

Selection process

In consultation with nominees from the Office of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika), Student Financial Advice, the Scholarships Office will submit a short list of up to five candidates to the Trust.

Documents Required for Application

• Personal statement
• Complete the financial information section
• A character reference (to be requested via the online system)
• Pasifika endorsement of ethnicity (to be requested via the online system)

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. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. 

For more details visit: Victoria University of Wellington website.