Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025

Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington

The Kahurangi Scholarships provide Māori students with accommodation, fees, and/or stipends ranging from NZD 5,000 to NZD 30,000 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 of Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship:

1. 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).
2. 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.

Selection Criteria: Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement as well as the areas of culture, community involvement, leadership or sport.

Application Process: A completed online application must be submitted on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Award: NZD 30,000 over three years.

Note:

1. Continuation of the scholarship in years two and three requires full-time enrolment, good academic progress, and engagement with the Āwhina team.
2. Scholarship funds can be applied to accommodation, tuition fees, or, if eligible for Fees Free, as a living cost stipend paid in two instalments each year.
3. Payments must be used for study-related expenses, with full accommodation support excluding initial deposits, which are paid directly to the hall of residence.