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Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships

Scholarship details

Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships
Study levels Entrance
Value Approximately $50,000 over three years
Close date Friday, 19 September 2025
Ethnicities Maori, PasifikaPacific
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

These scholarships were established in 2020 by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington aimed at growing the participation and success of Māori and Pasifika students, and those from refugee and low socio-economic backgrounds in Wellington. They are designed to support students who have shown resilience or determination in achieving their academic and personal goals. The scholarship provides comprehensive support throughout the recipients' undergraduate degree, including financial assistance, academic monitoring, holistic wraparound support, and accommodation in a University hall of residence for the first year of study.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be:

  • intending to enrol full time at Te Herenga Waka in the year following application
  • currently in Year 13 studying towards NCEA Level 3 from one of the following 8 schools:
    • Aotea College, Porirua
    • Bishop Viard College, Porirua
    • Mana College, Elsdon
    • Naenae College, Avalon
    • Porirua College, Cannons Creek
    • St Bernard's College, Lower Hutt
    • Taita College, Taita
    • Wainuiomata High School, Lower Hutt
  • able to demonstrate resilience, innovation and overcoming adversity, and a strong commitment to gaining a university degree
  • a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.