Tongarewa International Scholarship
NZ$10,000 (UG/Master's) or NZ$5,000 (other PG) scholarship for full fee-paying international students at Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand); three rounds per year.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
New Zealand
Funding
NZ$10,000 for undergraduate and master's degree students; NZ$5,000 for other postgraduate students (excluding master's and doctoral). One-time award.
Eligible applicants
Full fee-paying international students at Victoria University of Wellington (VUW); undergraduate, master's, or other PG; 3 rounds/year; Round 3 deadline November 30, 2026
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Overview
Tongarewa International Scholarship is offered by Victoria University of Wellington for Undergraduate, Master’s study in New Zealand. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust be enrolled in or accepted to a full fee-paying undergraduate or postgraduate programme at Victoria University of Wellington
- VUW scholarship applicationRequired
- Enrollment or admissions confirmationRequired
- Academic transcriptsRequired
What this scholarship covers
NZ$10,000 (UG/Master's) or NZ$5,000 (other PG)
Included
NZ$10,000 for undergraduate and master's degree students; NZ$5,000 for other postgraduate students (excluding master's and doctoral). One-time award. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- New Zealand
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Full fee-paying international students at Victoria University of Wellington (VUW); undergraduate, master's, or other PG; 3 rounds/year; Round 3 deadline November 30, 2026. Victoria University of Wellington also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Full fee-paying international students at Victoria University of Wellington (VUW); undergraduate, master's, or other PG; 3 rounds/year; Round 3 deadline November 30, 2026
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in New Zealand
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Full fee-paying international students at Victoria University of Wellington (VUW); undergraduate, master's, or other PG; 3 rounds/year; Round 3 deadline November 30, 2026. Victoria University of Wellington also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply to a programme at Victoria University of Wellington
- 2
Apply for the Tongarewa scholarship through the VUW scholarship portal by the round deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
Three rounds: June 1, September 1, November 30. Round 3 2026: open until November 30, 2026. Apply at wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships.
The listed deadline is November 30, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Victoria University of Wellington
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is November 30, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.