Murray McNae Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington 2025-26

Murray McNae Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington

This scholarship provides financial support to a Mana College school leaver intending to study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University in Computer Science, Software Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering), or general Science (Bachelor of Science), with consideration also for degrees with a significant Information Systems component. 

Eligibility Criteria: This scholarship is only available to Mana College leavers for studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Selection Criteria: Applicants must have attended Mana College for at least one year in Year 12 or Year 13, with selection based on demonstrated interest and potential in computer science or general science, as well as financial need.

Application Process: Application forms are available from Mana College, and the deadline is the first Friday after the start of the fourth term in the year before studies commence.

Award: NZD 18,000.

Deadline: 10th October, 2025.

Note:

1. The applicant’s submission must be in their own words, with any AI-assisted applications excluded. The scholarship is primarily applied towards tuition fees and stipends: Year 1 – $6,000 fees + $3,000 stipend, Year 2 – $6,000 fees, Year 3 – $3,000 stipend. Funding for subsequent years is contingent on passing current year courses, with limited discretion on a case-by-case basis.
2. Recipients must provide a thank-you letter and an annual update to the donor. Scholarship payments are managed by the University Scholarship Office, with stipends paid directly to the recipient and fee amounts credited against yearly tuition; any remaining fees must be covered by the student.