Victoria University of Wellington ACC "Jonathan Nicholls" Scholarship 2026

In honour of Jonathan Nicholls (ACC's Head of Actuarial Services who passed away in early 2015), ACC wishes to promote the actuarial profession in much the same way that Jonathan did. ACC is dedicated to supporting Actuarial Science students and others looking to pursue a career in the actuarial profession.

ACC’s actuarial team provides support to ACC and the Ministry of Social Development. This allows for a unique opportunity for any potential internship offered, as the successful candidate could be placed in either of the two agencies. As such, a successful student would have the chance to gain exposure to a variety of areas where actuarial skills can be applied, including a combination of traditional and non-traditional areas.

The purpose of the scholarship is to promote, develop and grow students wishing to pursue a career as an Actuary. It is also an investment towards local talent to provide a student in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance or specifically Actuarial Science with financial support to complete their final year of study at Victoria University of Wellington.

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

Victoria University of Wellington Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Victoria University of Wellington Undergraduate Scholarship

• $6,000

Victoria University of Wellington Undergraduate Scholarship Courses

• Business and government
• Science

Requirements for Victoria University of Wellington Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

• This scholarship is offered to current students (undergraduate or postgraduate) at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington.
• Applicants are expected to have commitment to working in the actuarial profession, a good academic record, communication skills (ability to explain complex ideas clearly both verbally and in writing), motivation to achieve, committed to achieving agreed objectives and working in the actuarial profession and meeting the needs of our business customers.
• Applicants are also required to have a good team work attitude (demonstrated contribution to a positive and supportive team environment) as well as some knowledge of ACC scheme benefits and business environment.

Additional information

• Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the donor of this scholarship and provide an end year progress report to ACC.
• The successful recipient may also be offered an internship at ACC over the summer break, subject to business requirements.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Victoria University of Wellington Undergraduate Scholarship

• Applicants must be currently studying (undergraduate or postgraduate) at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington.
• Applicants must be studying Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or Statistics.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are intending to finish their studies in the next year and have completed ACTS201.
• Open to domestic and international students. Preference will be given to candidates intending to stay and work in New Zealand in the actuarial profession after the completion of their study.

The successful recipient will be selected by the Head of Actuarial Services at ACC, Head of School of Mathematics and Statistics, Programme Director of Actuarial Sciences, Head of School of Economics and Finance (or their nominees).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an informal interview with the donor (ACC).

Documents Required for Application

• A statement outlining current/proposed programme of study
• A CV
• Two references (to be requested via the online application)

Check also:
Mastercard Foundation Scholars' Program at ALCHE 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Contact: Scholarships Office

• [email protected]
• Phone 0800 04 04 04

For more information, kindly visit Victoria University of Wellington scholarship webpage.