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Graduate Women Wellington, First in Family Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Awarded by Victoria University of Wellington

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Partial Funding · NZD 10,000

Eligible Courses

All courses offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to female citizens and residents of New Zealand

Can Be Taken At

Victoria University of Wellington

Provider

Victoria University of Wellington

Last Verified On

01 Feb 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Description:

This Scholarship will be open to female students (applicants must identify as female, including cis-gendered and trans-gendered) who are the 'first in the family' to attend University. First in the family is classified as the first person from the student's known family history (excluding step-family members) to attend University study.

Eligibility for the Graduate Women Wellington First in Family Scholarship:

  • Applicants must be the first in their family (excluding step-family) to attend university.
  • Candidates should have a University Entrance or equivalent.
  • Applicants must be enrolling in full-time study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in the year following application.
  • Students must be younger than 25 years on 1 December in the year of application.
  • Applicants must be New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents.
  • Candidates should be currently enrolled at a Secondary School and reside in the Greater Wellington Region.

Selection criteria:

This Scholarship will be open to female students who are the 'first in the family' to attend University. First in the family is classed as the first person from the student’s known family history (excluding step-family members) to attend University study. Preference will be given to students who, because of financial hardship, may not otherwise be able to undertake a University degree.

Documents required:

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

Application: Applicants must submit a complete online application by 31 January 2026.

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2

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3

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  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Victoria University of Wellington. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Graduate Women Wellington, First in Family Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is Expired.
  • Graduate Women Wellington, First in Family Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • Graduate Women Wellington, First in Family Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered for All courses offered by the university.
  • Graduate Women Wellington, First in Family Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is open for: Open to female citizens and residents of New Zealand.
  • Graduate Women Wellington, First in Family Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered by Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Graduate Women Wellington, First in Family Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 covers Partial Funding, NZD 10,000.