Victoria University of Wellington 2025 Mana Pasifika Scholarship

The highest value scholarship package includes full accommodation costs* for the first year in a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington hall of residence.  There is dedicated pastoral support, plus $5,000 towards tuition fees in the second and third years of study. For students who are not in a hall, a $5,000 fees contribution can be taken in the first, second and third years.  If you qualify for Fees Free, in any of your study years, a stipend will be paid instead of a fees contribution for that year.

The Mana Pasifika Scholarship recognises Pasifika students who have achieved Merit or above in NCEA (or equivalent study for year 12) and demonstrate strength of engagement in the Pasifika community, leadership responsibilities, and performance in the arts, sports, or other cultural contexts.

• Table of Content
• About Victoria University of Wellington
• Mana Pasifika Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Mana Pasifika Scholarship
• Requirements for Mana Pasifika Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Mana Pasifika Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Mana Pasifika Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Mana Pasifika Scholarship

Mana Pasifika Scholarships include a range of offers for accommodation, fees, and/or a stipend over one to three years and are valued between $5,000; $10,000 and $30,000.

Requirements for Mana Pasifika Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants must be of Pacific descent.
• Applicants must be New Zealand Citizens, or Permanent Residents; a New Zealand Residence Class visa holder; Australian Citizen; Australian Permanent Resident or International Students who are in the process of completing at least two full years (i.e., their Year 12 and Year 13) at a New Zealand Secondary School at the time of application.
• Applicants are expected to have their NCEA Level 2 Certificate endorsed with Merit from Year 12 (or an equivalent level of achievement in an alternate qualification).
• Applicants must be intending to enrol full-time in the year following application in their first undergraduate degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
• Applicants must be in Year 13 or have completed Year 13 in the year prior and be taking a gap year at the time of application.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Mana Pasifika Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement as well as the areas of culture, community involvement, leadership or sport.

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Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Victoria University of Wellington Scholarship webpage