Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships
Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Description:
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 focused on supporting students who have shown resilience or determination in achieving their academic and personal goals. The University will offer guaranteed financial support, academic mentoring and other support throughout the recipients’ undergraduate degree programme, including accommodation in the first year of study.
Scholarship offers are conditional on the recipient gaining University Entrance and being fully enrolled in a degree programme. Recipients must stay in a university hall of residence during their first year of study. This will help build a sense of belonging in a new environment that is welcoming, safe, focused on study, personal growth, and well-being.
Selection criteria:
Applicants may apply if they:
- Are a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
- Are currently in Year 13 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
- Are intending to enrol full-time in the year following application at Te Herenga Waka
- Can demonstrate resilience, innovation and overcoming adversity
- Can show a strong commitment to gaining a University degree