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Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships at Victoria University of Wellington 2026

Awarded by Victoria University of Wellington

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Full Funding · NZD 50,000

Eligible Courses

Architecture, Business and government, Design; Education, Engineering, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Music, Technology and Science

Eligible Nationalities

Open to New Zealand nationals only

Can Be Taken At

Victoria University of Wellington

Provider

Victoria University of Wellington

Last Verified On

20 Sep 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships at Victoria University of Wellington

These scholarships, established in 2020 by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, support Māori, Pasifika, refugee, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds who demonstrate resilience and determination. They provide financial assistance, academic support, and first-year accommodation to help recipients succeed throughout their undergraduate degree.

Eligibility Criteria of Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships:

  1. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, currently in Year 13 at one of the eight specified schools, and intending to enrol full-time at Te Herenga Waka the following year: Aotea College at Porirua, Bishop Viard College at Porirua, Mana College at Elsdon, Naenae College at Avalon, Porirua College at Cannons Creek, St Bernard's College at Lower Hutt, Taita College at Taita and Wainuiomata High School at Lower Hutt.
  2. Selection is based on resilience, innovation, overcoming adversity, and a strong commitment to completing a university degree.

Selection Criteria: 

  1. Scholarship offers are conditional on the recipient achieving University Entrance and enrolling full-time in an undergraduate degree programme.
  2. Recipients must reside in a university hall of residence during their first year to foster a welcoming, safe environment that supports study, personal growth, and well-being.

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

Award: NZD 50,000.

Note:

  1. Recipients receive comprehensive support during their transition into university and throughout their undergraduate studies, including opportunities to develop leadership, social responsibility, and employability skills through participation in the Wellington Plus Programme and other extracurricular activities.
  2. The scholarship covers full accommodation costs for the first year and course fees (if applicable) in the first and second years. Eligible recipients continuing full-time with satisfactory academic progress may receive up to NZD 5,000 in year one, NZD 6,000 in year two, and NZD 7,000 in year three for course-related and living expenses.
  3. A key feature of the Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarship is the active partnership between the recipient, their whānau/family/support network, and the University.
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1

Check Eligibility

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2

Prepare Documents

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3

Submit Application

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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 Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is Expired.
  • Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered for Architecture, Business and government, Design; Education, Engineering, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Music, Technology and Science.
  • Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is open for: Open to New Zealand nationals only .
  • Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 is offered by Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships at Victoria University of Wellington 2026 covers Full Funding, NZD 50,000.