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Kahotea Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Entrance |
|---|---|
| Value | Up to $37,000 over three years |
| Close date | Monday, 1 September 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The Kahotea Outstanding Achievement Scholarship recognizes the top applicants from across the suite of school-leaver scholarships. The scholarship package includes full accommodation costs for the first year in a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington hall of residence, plus $5,000 towards tuition fees in the first and second years of study and a $5,000 stipend in the third year. For students who are not in a hall, a $15,000 fees contribution can be taken across the first and second years, and a $5,000 stipend in the third year.
Entry requirements
Consideration for the scholarship will be given to applicants who meet all the criteria and conditions of the school-leaver scholarships they applied for, including Kahurangi Māori, Mana Pasifika, Mātātoa, Pakohe, Raukaraka, Tangiwai, and Totoweka. All supporting references, endorsements, and documentation specific to each scholarship category applied for will be required prior to consideration. Please refer to each scholarship's conditions for further information.