The International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship aims to attract outstanding international school leavers eager to pursue their studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in the beautiful landscape of New Zealand. This prestigious scholarship offers a generous award of $20,000, distributed over three years, to support these exceptional students on their academic journey. Embrace this opportunity to shine and make your mark in an inspiring academic community!
About Victoria University of Wellington
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Learn more about our 125 years of rich history.
International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship
Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand invites students to apply for this scholarship to pursue undergraduate programmes at the institution.
Why You Should Apply For The International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship
The scholarship provides $20,000 to eligible students.
Eligibility Requirements for International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship
- Applicants must be international full-fee paying students.
- Applicants must have completed at least two full years (i.e., their Year 12 and Year 13) at a New Zealand secondary school.
- Applicants must be enrolling in their first year of their first undergraduate degree.
- Applicants must have NCEA Level 2 (or 3 if taken in Year 12) endorsed with Excellence or equivalent in another qualification.
Interview date, Process and Venue for International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship
- These scholarships are for international school leaver students who have completed at least two full years of study (i.e., their Year 12 and Year 13) at a New Zealand secondary school and who are enrolling at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in Trimester 1 of the year following application.
- Scholarships will be competitive on the basis of academic merit.
Application Deadline For International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship
The deadline for applying for International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship is September 1, 2025
How To Apply For International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship
Interested and qualified? Go to Victoria University of Wellington on wellingtonscholarships.communityforce.com to apply
For more details, visit VUW Scholarship webpage
