Victoria University of Wellington Study Abroad Scholarship

Successful applicants will be selected by the Assistant Vice-Chancellor International Associate Director, International Business Development and Recruitment and the International Regional Manager for North America (or nominees).

A motivational statement in written form or video (see requirements below) about how you think a Study Abroad and Exchange experience in New Zealand will benefit you (personally, academically, and professionally) and what you are excited about experiencing in Wellington.

To encourage diversity within our Study Abroad and Exchange cohort, the University encourages students from the following and other under-represented groups to identify themselves within their motivational statement:

• students of indigenous and minority backgrounds
• low-income and first-generation tertiary students
• mature students
• LGBTQIA + students
• students living with disabilities

Number offered: Up to 15 each trimester.

The scholarship is open to international students who plan to experience New Zealand culture through the Study Abroad and Exchange programme at Victoria University of Wellington. Successful applicants must be willing to participate in marketing activities to promote Study Abroad and Exchange opportunities to students at Victoria University of Wellington. Consideration is given to experiences, attributes, backgrounds and academic achievements.

Any international student who intends to enrol in the Study Abroad and Exchange programme at Victoria University of Wellington for a minimum of one trimester.

Criteria

• Applicants must have applied to study abroad at Victoria University of Wellington as an international student and hold an Offer to study by the application deadline.
• Applicants must hold a minimum GPA of 2.7 (out of 4).
• Applicants must commence study in the trimester and year indicated in their Offer of Place letter.

Tenure: One year