The Wellington International Excellence Scholarships are specifically designed to recognize and support outstanding international students who are enrolling in undergraduate programs at Victoria University of Wellington. These scholarships aim to provide substantial financial assistance to help cover tuition costs and provide vital support to students as they pursue their academic goals.
The Wellington International Excellence Scholarship offers a generous sum of NZ$20,000 over a span of three years to undergraduate international students who are currently studying in New Zealand and are looking to continue their studies at Victoria University of Wellington.
Wellington International Excellence Scholarships Overview
- Scholarship level: School leaver
- Closing date(s): 2 September
- Tenure: Three years
- Award for: International students
- Number offered: Scholarships will be competitive on the basis of academic merit
- Scholarship worth: $20,000
Eligibility criteria for Wellington International Excellence Scholarships
Applicants interested in the Wellington International Excellence Scholarships should note the following eligibility criteria:
1. Applicants are required to be international full-fee paying students.
2. Candidates must have successfully completed at least two full academic years (Year 12 and Year 13) at a New Zealand secondary school.
3. Applicants should be enrolling in their first year of their first undergraduate degree.
4. It is necessary for applicants to have NCEA Level 2 (or 3 if taken in Year 12) endorsed with Excellence or an equivalent qualification.
These scholarships are specifically designed for international students who have completed at least two full years of secondary education (grades 12 and 13) at a New Zealand secondary school. In addition, these students must be enrolled at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, in the first quarter of the year following application.
Please note that the awarding of these scholarships will be competitive and based on academic merit.
Benefits of the International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship
These scholarships will be awarded up to $20,000 over three years of study.
Fields of Study
The Wellington International Excellence Scholarships are available for a wide range of fields of study offered at Victoria University of Wellington, including but not limited to:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Science
Engineering
Business and Economics
Law
Education
Health
How to Apply:
The process of application for the Wellington International Excellence Scholarships typically involves the following steps:
- Apply and receive an offer of place in an eligible undergraduate program at Victoria University of Wellington.
- Collect the necessary documents such as academic transcripts, proof of place offer, personal statement and any other required materials.
- Fill out the online scholarship application form available on the Victoria University of Wellington website. Ensure that all the required fields are made complete and documents are uploaded.
- Submit the completed scholarship application by the specified deadline. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
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