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Victoria University of Wellington and OBURFC Rugby Scholarships
Scholarship details
| 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. Please refer to the application guidelines for more details.