Partial funding · Study in New Zealand
VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship
A partial tuition award applied to the first year of study
- Funder
- Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
This award replaced the university's long-running Tongarewa Scholarship in August 2025, and is now the main entry-level scholarship for new international undergraduates in Wellington.
Wellington is New Zealand's political and public-sector capital, which shapes the university's strengths in law, public policy and international relations — and the internships available alongside them.
🗓️ Deadline
Assessed from the admission application — apply well before the trimester start date
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- A new international student entering the first year of a bachelor's degree
- Studying full-time and on campus
- A strong academic record in the qualification you are applying with
- Meeting the university's English language requirement
- Open to applicants of any nationality
How to apply
- Apply for admission to a Victoria University of Wellington bachelor's degree
- Check the scholarship listing for the current value and any additional form required
- Submit transcripts and predicted results with the admission application
- Awards are confirmed with or shortly after the offer of place
- Note that the award applies to one year — budget the remaining years at full fee
Studying in New Zealand
Globally recognised degrees, stunning scenery and up to 3 years of post-study work. Post-study work: Up to 3 years.
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VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship cover?
A partial tuition award applied to the first year of study. This award replaced the university's long-running Tongarewa Scholarship in August 2025, and is now the main entry-level scholarship for new international undergraduates in Wellington.
Who is eligible for the VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship?
Core requirements are: A new international student entering the first year of a bachelor's degree; Studying full-time and on campus; A strong academic record in the qualification you are applying with; Meeting the university's English language requirement; Open to applicants of any nationality. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship deadline?
Assessed from the admission application — apply well before the trimester start date. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.