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Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Hardship Fund Equity Grants

Scholarship details

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Hardship Fund Equity Grants
Study levels Ph D, Masters, Degree
Value Up to $2,000
Close date Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Domestic/international Both domestic and international

About the scholarship

The grants are funded from the Student Assistance Scheme, and were established in 2000. The purpose of these grants is to encourage students who are facing financial hardship to continue in their studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. The grants will be awarded on the basis of financial need and satisfactory academic commitment and progress. They are intended to assist with ongoing costs related to study, not tuition fees.

Entry requirements

Applications are open to all students who are currently studying at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, including domestic, international, undergraduate, postgraduate, part-time, and full-time students. Applicants must be enrolled in the trimester they are applying for. A completed online application must be submitted by 4:30 pm on the closing date. Required supporting documentation includes: a personal statement (max 500 words) outlining your financial difficulties, proof of income, recent bank document showing balances in all accounts, and last two weeks of transactions from your everyday account. Please refer to the application guidelines for details.