Kahotea Outstanding Achievement Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2024

The scholarship package includes $5,000 toward tuition fees in the first and second years of study, a $5,000 stipend in the third year of study, and full housing costs* for the first year in a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington hall of residence.  In the first and second years, a $15,000 fee contribution can be made on behalf of non-hall-dwelling students, and in the third year, they can receive a $5,000 stipend. The top candidates from our selection of school leaver awards are recognized with the Kahotea Outstanding Achievement Scholarship. Aside from their outstanding academic achievements, recipients will have made significant contributions to culture, athletics, community service, leadership, or equity.

Eligibility for Kahotea Outstanding Achievement Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington:

• This scholarship is open to all nationals.
• To be eligible, applicants must fulfil all requirements of the Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship, the Mana Pasifika Scholarship, the Pakohe Sustainability Scholarship, the Raukaraka Leadership Scholarship, the Tangiwai Excellence Scholarship, the Totoweka Equity Scholarship, the Mātātoa Sports Scholarship, or the Pakohe Sustainability Scholarship.
• Candidates must plan to enrol full-time in Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in the year after submitting their application for their first undergraduate degree.
• At the time of application, candidates must be in Year 13 or have finished Year 13 the year before and be taking a gap year.

Application Process:

There is no need for a separate application, eligible students will be considered automatically.