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Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Awarded by Victoria University of Wellington

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Full Funding · up to NZD 32,000

Eligible Courses

Performance in the arts, sports, or other cultural contexts.

Eligible Nationalities

Open to New Zealand nationals

Can Be Taken At

Victoria University of Wellington

Provider

Victoria University of Wellington

Last Verified On

02 Sep 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington

The Kahurangi Scholarships provide Māori students with accommodation, fees, and/or stipends ranging from up to NZD 32,000 over one to three years. They support first-year tāuira Māori living in halls or Joan Stevens Hall to maintain tikanga, with additional tuition contributions or stipends for subsequent years. Eligibility is based on academic merit and strong engagement in te ao Māori, community involvement, leadership, and achievements in arts, sports, or cultural activities.

Eligibility Criteria for the Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship:

  • Applicants must be of Māori descent, connected to their whakapapa, registered with at least one iwi, and have achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit (or equivalent).
  • Applicants must be domestic fee-paying students.
  • Australian citizens or permanent residents, and dependents of diplomats must be completing at least two full years at a New Zealand Secondary School at the time of application.
  • Applicants must be intending to enrol full time in the year following application in their first undergraduate degree at the university.
  • Applicants must be Year 13 students or recent graduates planning to enrol full-time in their first undergraduate degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, including those taking a gap year.

Application Process for the Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship:

  • A completed online application must be submitted on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement as well as the areas of culture, community involvement, leadership, or sport.

Award: NZD 32,000 over three years.

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How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • 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)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

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 Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is Expired.
  • Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered for Performance in the arts, sports, or other cultural contexts..
  • Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is open for: Open to New Zealand nationals.
  • Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered by Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 covers Full Funding, up to NZD 32,000.