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GFS Pasifika Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | Up to $18,000 over two to three years |
| Gender | female |
| Close date | Monday, 1 December 2025 |
| Ethnicities | PasifikaPacific |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The GFS Pasifika Scholarship supports Pasifika women under 25 years of age who are domestic students, have successfully completed one year of tertiary study, and are experiencing financial hardship. Applicants must be intending to study full-time at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and demonstrate a clear vision for how their studies could contribute to strengthening Pasifika communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. The scholarship provides up to $18,000 in tuition fee over two to three years, alongside one-to-one mentoring from a GFS representative and opportunities to connect with other Pasifika GFS scholarship recipients. This combination of financial, practical and social support aims to help recipients succeed academically, build confidence, navigate challenges, and develop their aspirations for contributing to their communities.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be Pasifika and female. Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. Applicants must be under 25 years of age. Applicants must have completed one year of full-time study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, and be intending to enrol full time in their second year of an undergraduate programme in the year following application. Applicants must be experiencing financial hardship. Please refer to the Scholarship Guidelines for details.