Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand
International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship
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10 June 2026
The objective of the International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship is to attract and support high-achieving international school-leavers who are wanting to study in New Zealand at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. These scholarships will be awarded at $10,000 towards tuition fees in the second year of study.
Scholarships may be held with the VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship, which awards $15,000 towards tuition fees in the first year of study.
Who is eligible?
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Applicants must be international full-fee paying students.
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Applicants must have completed at least two full years (i.e., their Year 12 and Year 13) at a New Zealand secondary school.
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Applicants must be enrolling in their first year of their first undergraduate degree at the time of application.
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Applicants must have NCEA Level 2 (or 3 if taken in Year 12) endorsed with Excellence or equivalent in another qualification.
Closing date(s): 1 September
