Victoria University of Wellington 2025 International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship

The objective of the International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship is to attract high-achieving school leavers international students who are wanting to study in New Zealand at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and to support them in their studies. These scholarships will be awarded at $20,000 over three years of study.

• Table of Content
• About Victoria University of Wellington
• International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship
• Requirements for International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship

The total contract value is $20,000

Requirements for International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants must be international full-fee paying students.
• Applicants must have completed at least two full years (i.e., their Year 12 and Year 13) 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.

Selection criteria

• These scholarships are for international school leaver students who have completed at least two full years of study (i.e., their Year 12 and Year 13) at a New Zealand secondary school and who are enrolling at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in Trimester 1 of the year following application.
• Scholarships will be competitive on the basis of academic merit.

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.

For more details, visit Victoria University of Wellington Scholarship webpage