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Te ao mārama | Le ao Malama | First Light - Māori and Pasifika Futures in Law School-Leavers' Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Entrance |
|---|---|
| Value | $10,000 per year for up to 5 years (depending on funds available) |
| Close date | Sunday, 26 October 2025 |
| Ethnicities | Maori, PasifikaPacific |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
This scholarship has been established to support Māori or Pasifika school leavers to study Law at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. It will support new students who are the first in their first line of descent to study at university. The scholarship has been designed to reduce the barriers to attending Law school such as financial constraints and mentorship. The scholarship was established by Professor Mark Hickford Pro Vice-Chancellor Government, Law and Business and is supported by The Hon Justice Sir Joe Williams, Hon Judge Ida Malosi, Hon Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban and Hon Judge Heemi Taumaaunu along with generous law firms and alumni including the Tatau Tatau Trust and many other generous supporters. The aim is to provide financial and additional wrap-around support (e.g., mentoring, work experience, internships) to enable greater diversity amongst those obtaining a law degree in New Zealand.
Entry requirements
These scholarships are open to students of Māori and Pasifika descent who are the first in their first line of descent within their family to attend university and are accepted onto a Bachelor of Laws at the Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Faculty of Law. Preference will be given to applicants demonstrating financial hardship. Applicants must demonstrate a motivation to study Law and demonstrate a keenness to break down the barriers for future generations to pursue tertiary education. Applicants must maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout their studies. Passing the required number of courses. The Scholarship is conditional on full-time enrolment, as per Studylink requirements, and is subject to satisfactory academic progress and continued enrolment in an LLB programme.