Scholarship details
Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand offers Tongarewa Scholarships for International Postgraduate Students for the academic year of 2023-2024.
About the Scholarship
The Tongarewa Scholarships are a way for the University to exhibit its devotion to international students. Consistently, some of these scholarships are conceded to international students, and they cover a part of the tuition fees for one year of study. Qualified candidates are the individuals who are starting their most memorable year of undergrad study or entering a postgraduate program at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Scholarships are granted seriously based on the applicant’s merit and academic progress and they must be utilized for the year following the application. The scholarship sum will be applied to tuition fees, and candidates who are shortlisted might be approached to give extra information to help with their application. Students who get these scholarships have ensured a spot in one of the University’s Residences, as long as they present their accommodation application on the schedule set by University.
Scholarship Provider: Victoria University of Wellington
About the Provider
Victoria University of Wellington is known for its inviting and various local area, which incorporates countless international students from over a hundred nations. As an international student, you will approach a scope of administrations and backing, including pre-flight data, air terminal get, and an international student support group that can help you with any various forms of feedback you might have.
The university offers many academic projects, including undergrad and postgraduate certificates, as well as research opportunities. The classes are for the most part little, and the professors are profoundly qualified and congenial, establishing a steady learning climate. The university likewise has gained notoriety for greatness in research, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary examinations, and urges students to engage in research projects
There are a lot of educational opportunities to get involved at the university, such as sports, music, and extracurricular activities which also help the students build their leadership skills and community services. As international students engage in university activities, they also explore more opportunities to build their networks, make friends, learn about different cultures, and improve their language skills.
Learning at Victoria University of Wellington as an international student can be a fulfilling and improving experience, furnishing you with top-notch academics, a strong local area, and numerous valuable opportunities for individual and academic development. As a capital city university, they have a strong relationship with the government and businesses. They work closely in partnership with organizations and universities all around the world which also benefits the students, communities, the university, and researchers.
The university will guarantee each nearby and homegrown student that they can construct their career, knowledge, strategic action toward their schooling, and future professional improvements. The program and courses will give each student the abilities they need for a superior and more promising time to come.
Scholarship Summary
- Applicant’s Nationality: International
- Degree Level: Master’s Degree
- Field: Any eligible fields for the scholarship program offered by the university
- Number of Awards: NA
- Duration: NA
- Scholarship Awards: Tuition fee
- Scholarship Country: New Zealand
- Renewable: Yes
- Offered Annually: Yes
Scholarship Eligibility
Before proceeding with the application, the students must meet the following:
- The applicants must be international students which are also classified as an international paying fee.
- The applicants must be entering an undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree at the university.
- The international applicants must have good communication skills in oral and written English.
- Can demonstrate their academic excellence.
Applicants who are not eligible are:
- Students who have c completed their secondary school in any school in New Zealand
- Completed their English for Academic Purpose or foundation studies
- Study abroad or any other partner universities
- Already in their second year of studies in any study program at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Application Process
The application can be made in an online portal provided by the university. A completed application must be submitted before the closing date of the scholarship.
Late and incomplete applications will not be considered and will be automatically rejected. All submitted applications will be evaluated by the scholarship committee, it is important to check all the information needed before submitting.
Required Documents
As part of the application process, the university will require a specific document that will support the international student’s application.
- Official transcript of records
- Other relevant documents that can provide the students with academic excellence.
- Conditional or unconditional offer at the university.
- Personal statements outlining why you wanted to study at the university, students’ goals, and academic merits. The statement must be 500 words or less, the personal statement word count must be followed. Applicants can also include any leadership position and any details that involve the community or the university.
The applicants can also provide some relevant information if they have any applications for the scholarships. It is important to review the following data or any other documents provided before finalizing the application process. An email confirmation will be sent after the successful submission of the application. All shortlisted students will be notified through their registered email by the university.
Scholarship Awards
Tongarewa Scholarships will provide successful students with an award amounting to up to $10,000 that can be used towards their tuition fees or other related educational expenses.
Scholarship recipients must act as ambassadors for the university and be active in any relevant marketing events or activities upon request. The scholarship is non-transferrable and cannot be deferred.
Scholarship Deadline
The deadline to complete and submit the application is until September 1, 2023.
