Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship 2024 | up to $30,000 | Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

June 14, 2024

The Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand is currently accepting applications for the prestigious Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship 2024.

The Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship Award aims to recognize and support Māori students who have demonstrated academic excellence and active engagement in their communities and cultural contexts.

Scholarship Overview

To maintain the Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship in the second and third years, students must be enrolled full-time and maintain good academic progress.

Payments for accommodation are made in two installments, in February and July. If the scholarship is directed towards tuition fees, the amount is credited to the student’s fee account upon receiving the first invoice.

For students qualifying for Fees Free, the scholarship is paid as a stipend for living costs, distributed in two installments per year.

Benefits

The scholarship offers up to $30,000 over three years. For the first year, it covers full accommodation costs at a university hall of residence, with options including the Marino Floor in Joan Stevens Hall, which is dedicated to tāuira Māori (Māori students) wanting to live and learn within their own Tikanga.
Additionally, recipients receive $5,000 towards tuition fees for the second and third years of study.
Alternatively, students who do not opt for university accommodation can receive a $5,000 fee contribution in each of the three years. If the student qualifies for Fees Free, a stipend is provided instead of the fee contribution for that year.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be of Māori descent and have a strong connection to their whakapapa, registered with at least one iwi.
Applicants are expected to have obtained their NCEA Level 2 Cert, which is often endorsed with Merit from Year 12 or an equivalent level of achievement.
Intend to enroll full-time in their first undergraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington in the year following the application.
Be in Year 13 or have completed Year 13 and be on a gap year at the time of application.

Application Process

Applications must be completed online through this link https://wellingtonscholarships.communityforce.com/CustomLandingPage/WellingtonLogin.aspx?
The required supporting documents listed below, including references, must also be submitted by the deadline.
The application period typically opens three months before the closing date.

For more information, visit: the Victoria University of Wellington Scholarships page on: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/types-of-scholarships/undergraduate/school-leaver?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjqWzBhAqEiwAQmtgT5tzhVYTYDxQIRqIIbXjR49FH8lH686guoXq2TrdmfIq7d9O-MIAyhoCg9sQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Required Documentation

Applicants need to provide:

A one-page personal statement detailing their leadership attributes and community involvement.
A supporting reference from their school.

Selection Criteria

Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of academic achievement and involvement in culture, community activities, leadership, or sports.

The selection is made by the Te Herenga Waka (Victoria University of Wellington Undergraduate Scholarship Committee), whose decisions are final.

Regulations and Conditions

Scholarships are conditional upon the recipient’s full-time enrollment in a year-long program.
Offers must be accepted by the specified date in the award letter; otherwise, the offer will expire.
Disabled recipients may enroll part-time but should consult Te Amaru-Disability Services for advice.
Applicants must have their NCEA Level 2 endorsed with Merit, or equivalent qualifications.
Scholarship offers are contingent on recipients achieving NCEA Level 3 with Merit endorsement, University Entrance, and admission to their degree program.
Recipients who withdraw from the university or fail to make satisfactory academic progress may be required to repay part of the scholarship.
Recipients are expected to act as ambassadors for the university, participating in events or marketing activities as requested.

Application Deadline:

The deadline for applications is 02 September 2024.

Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship 2024 | up to $30,000 | Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand