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Mātātoa Sport Scholarship for Current Students
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | $5,000 |
| Close date | Sunday, 15 November 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
The purpose of the Mātātoa Sport Scholarship is to foster excellence in both academic and sporting pursuits. This scholarship supports student athletes to balance the demands of academic studies, high-performance sport, and personal wellbeing, enabling them to achieve a rewarding and successful university experience. The scholarship is open to student athletes from all sporting disciplines who are currently enrolled at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Entry requirements
Applications must: be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate programme at Te Herenga Waka and entering their second, third, or final year of study in the year following application; have a GPA of at least 6.0 (B+ average) at the time of application; be age-group representatives at regional and/or national level in their chosen sport. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or Permanent Residents of at least two years' standing at the time of enrolment, and currently enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, sporting achievement, equity and commitment to attaining a tertiary qualification.