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2026 Welcome Back to Wellington
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | Up to $20,000 for accommodation costs |
| Close date | Monday, 12 January 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
The 2026 Welcome Back to Wellington scholarship originates from the recognition that not all students from Wellington who leave to study elsewhere are satisfied with their choices and would love the opportunity to come back to study near their family and friends. This scholarship is open to 2024 secondary school-leavers. Students will receive 1-year full accommodation costs in a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington hall of residence in 2026 worth up to $20,000. Depending on specific hall availability and the applicant's age at application, accommodation will either be in a catered hall or independent living hall of residence. This scholarship gives students the opportunity to settle back into study and enjoy the full experiences that Victoria University offers without the worry of accommodation costs.
Entry requirements
Applicant must:
- Be graduates of a secondary school in the Wellington region in 2024.
- Have resided in the Wellington region for at least the final two years of their secondary school study.
- Have completed their first year at a New Zealand tertiary institution other than Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
- Have applied for admission and accommodation at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington at the time of submitting their scholarship application.
- Be enrolled in their second year of full-time study for an undergraduate programme by 20 February 2026 and have commitment to completion of an undergraduate degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.