Mātātoa Sport Scholarship

The purpose of the Mātātoa Sport Scholarship is to foster excellence in sport and academic performance. This scholarship supports the student athlete to retain a healthy balance of focus and commitment toward their programme of study, sporting commitments, and their own wellbeing, resulting in a rewarding and successful university experience. The scholarship is open to any athlete from all sporting and academic disciplines who are intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Scholarships are valued at $5,000 or $10,000 for the first year of study which can be put towards accommodation costs at a Victoria University of Wellington hall of residence, or as a contribution towards tuition fees (unless you qualify for Fees Free). As a Mātātoa scholarship recipient you will have free access to a suite of support services that include allocated recreation staff, fitness facility access, and an ambassador welcome pack.