VUW 2025 Raukaraka Leadership Scholarship

The  Raukaraka Leadership Scholarship recognises the University's commitment to supporting school leavers who demonstrate leadership qualities and recognises them as New Zealand’s leaders of the future.

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

Raukaraka Leadership Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Raukaraka Leadership Scholarship

 Scholarships are valued at $5,000 or $10,000 for the first year

Requirements for Raukaraka Leadership Scholarship Qualification

• 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 Raukaraka Leadership Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded competitively based on academic merit, leadership, commitment to community, and cultural or sporting achievements.

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Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

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 VUW Scholarship webpage