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Victoria University of Wellington and OBURFC Rugby Scholarships

Scholarship details

Victoria University of Wellington and OBURFC Rugby Scholarships
Study levels Degree, Entrance
Value Up to $5,000
Close date Saturday, 28 February 2026
Domestic/international Both domestic and international

About the scholarship

These scholarships support students of any gender, ethnicity or descent, who have both academic and rugby ability, to study at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington and play for its affiliated rugby club, Old Boys' University Rugby Football Club (OBURFC). OBURFC is an amalgamation of Wellington College Old Boys RFC and Victoria University of Wellington RFC and is referred to as OBU or Old Boys' University.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have an above average rugby ability with the potential to play representative rugby at a senior level. Applicants must have at least a Merit endorsement in NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent in another qualification) or have good academic progress if the applicant is currently studying at Victoria University of Wellington or transferring from another New Zealand university. A completed online application must be submitted by 4:30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4:30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered. Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Please refer to the Scholarships Office if you have any queries.