Wellington International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship 2025

The objective of the International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship is to attract high-achieving school leavers international students who are wanting to study in New Zealand at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and to support them in their studies. 

Eligibility criteria for the 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.

Value of International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarship:

International School-Leaver Excellence Scholarships will be awarded at $20,000 over three years of study.

Required Documents and References:

• A personal statement.
• A reference from your school (to be requested via the online application).

Application Process:

Students need to submit an application form to be eligible for the scholarship.