The Fleur Knowsley Law Scholarship was established in 2017 by alumna Fleur Knowsley (Class of 2003), to provide financial support to New Zealand's brightest young law students experiencing disadvantage. The scholarship will provide financial support to a 200- or 300-level LLB or LLB Hons student who meets the criteria, to ensure they are able to continue their law degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
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Fleur Knowsley Law Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Fleur Knowsley Law Scholarship
Scholarship provides $8,000 towards tuition fees
Fleur Knowsley Law Scholarship Courses
Requirements for Fleur Knowsley Law Scholarship Qualification
- Applicants must be current 100 or 200 level Law students, and intending to enroll full time at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in 200 or 300 level Law, in a minimum of 50% law papers.
- Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Fleur Knowsley Law Scholarship
- All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient gaining entry into 200-level Law.
- Preference will be given to applicants who come from a diverse or minority background.
- Preference will also be given to applicants demonstrating disadvantage. (Definition of "Disadvantage": A disadvantaged student is "one who, despite facing significant obstacles, has prepared himself or herself for a university education." The types of disadvantage which qualify a student for the Fleur Knowsley Law Scholarship are economic, educational and social).
- The following are a few examples of circumstances which may qualify as evidence of disadvantage: - Coming from a low-income, single-parent or rurally-isolated family environment. - Coming from a family which was partially or wholly dependent upon government assistance. - Coming from a family in which few or no members have attended university. - Attending a low-decile school or which had a high dropout rate - Attending a primary or secondary school whose student body was comprised of 50 percent or greater minority students. - Being raised in a family environment in which English was a second language.
Documents Required for Application
Applicants must:
- Complete the online application form.
- Attach a copy of your CV.
- Attach a one-page personal statement, explaining your circumstances and reason for wishing to continue your studies at Victoria University of Wellington Faculty of Law. Please outline the academic goals you hope to achieve, your extra-curricular aspirations (such as competitions or conferences you may wish to participate in), and why you believe you merit the scholarship. You should also include any leadership positions and details of your involvement while at Victoria University of Wellington or within the community. More information may be requested if necessary.
- Complete the financial section of the application and provide supporting documents.
Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027
Application Deadline
October 31, 2025How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Victoria University of Wellington on wellingtonscholarships.communityforce.com 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 Scholarship webpage
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