Scholarship details
The Wellington International Excellence Scholarship is intended to assist academically promising first-year international students from other countries who are currently enrolled at an educational institution in New Zealand in their pursuit of an undergraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington. The majority of these scholarships will be provided in the amount of $20,000 to be used over a period of three years for educational pursuits.
About the Scholarship:
As a university, Victoria University was founded in 1897. The main campus is located in Wellington’s Kelburn district, a residential area only one mile from downtown. Several notable educational institutions may be found in the city’s core, including architecture and design schools, as well as the Law Faculty, a branch of the Faculty of Commerce and Administration. In addition to the colleges of architecture and design, commerce and administration, education, engineering, humanities and social sciences, law, and science, the university is home to numerous institutes and research centers. In other words, it’s a really well-rounded institution. English and New Zealand literature, indigenous studies (such as Maori, Pacific, and Asian studies), linguistics, environmental and scientific studies, geography and political science are among the courses available. Theater and film are also provided. The city is also known as the location of a world-class zoo and a sanctuary for animals called Zealandia. Some of New Zealand’s most uncommon and unusual critters can be seen and learned about at these institutions.
There are a wide range of student organizations on campus that can help you become more familiar with university life in New Zealand while also providing you with opportunities to participate in things you enjoy with others who share your passions. Kelburn, New Zealand, is one of three campuses where the Humanities and Social Sciences, Engineering, Health and Social Sciences, and Education faculties are located. The Pipitea campus is the name given to the second location in the chain. The faculties of management and facilities of law, finance, government, and information technology are housed here, and it is close to the New Zealand Parliament building. The Te Aro campus is home to the School of Design and Architecture, which is known as the Te Aro campus. Additional courses offered by Victoria University are available in Auckland’s Central Business District.
Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are available. Each of its more than 1,000 professors is committed to ensuring that every student receives an education that is both thorough and of the highest caliber. Victoria University is home to more than 40 research institutions and centers, making it an excellent choice for students seeking hands-on experience.. Victoria University With its beautiful campus and world-class services and amenities, this university is a favorite amongst prospective students. As a result, it keeps a wide variety of paintings on display. Lunchtime activities include workshops and concerts. Because of the well-developed public transportation infrastructure, getting to the university is both convenient and easy. The Victoria University alumni list is long and distinguished. In addition to Barbara Anderson, Sam Neill, and Jane Campion, the list also includes Dr. John Money and Dr. Alexander Gerst.
New Zealand’s top institution, Victoria University of Wellington, has the highest level of research intensity, a key indicator of the quality of New Zealand’s academic output. More than 40 research institutes are located on the campus. With over 170 options for study, students at the university have a wide range of experiences that help them develop their critical thinking skills, including research projects, internships, and field trips. The university’s marae (Mori meeting house and surroundings), Te Herenga Waka, is at the heart of our tikanga Mori dedication. (Mori cultural traditions). Additionally, it serves as a gathering place for students and their whnau (families) who live on campus. Living P, the university’s renovation of a marae to deepen relationships to the past and better understand how they could impact the present and the future, has also been well received. People from all walks of life will be able to come together at The Living P, which was designed as an incubator for new ideas and a meeting space for researchers looking into how we might create a society that is more just and sustainable. Given its location in Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, the University of Wellington benefits from strong ties to the country’s many institutions of higher learning, including those in politics, government, the arts, business, and science.
There are only a few minutes’ walk from the University of Auckland’s Kelburn campus to the New Zealand Parliament buildings, where lawmakers gather to discuss and adopt laws in the country. All of Wellington’s attractions are within easy reach of its people, including the city’s numerous parks and beaches, art galleries (including the city’s own), and museums. As a bonus, the city is known for its excellent food and coffee, along with its cosmopolitan vibes, safety, and friendliness. These values are of great importance at the University: respect; accountability; fairness; and integrity. They are exemplified by our commitment to the ideals of sustainability; welfare; inclusion; equity; diversity; collegiality; and transparency. Maintaining an inclusive and varied community and providing academic and mental health services demonstrate the university’s dedication to its basic values. In addition, the university offers a dedicated international support staff to assist overseas students at all stages of their academic journey at the university. As a worldwide university, the Victoria University of Wellington is dedicated to cultivating global citizens who can think critically and act confidently in international situations.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Victoria University of Wellington
Scholarship Country: Australia
Scholarship Worth: NZD 20,000
Study Level: Undergraduate
Nationality: International Students
Scholarship Offer:
The Wellington International Excellence Scholarship 2022 will provide a total of New Zealand Dollars 20,000 (NZD 20,000) over the course of three years to be applied toward the recipient’s tuition costs.
Eligibility for Scholarship.
- All applicants must be enrolled as full-fee paying students at an overseas institution.
- All applicants must have graduated from a secondary school in New Zealand for at least one full year, which corresponds to their Year 12 year.
- To be eligible to apply, students must be about to begin their first year of study toward their first college degree.
- The applicants need to have an excellence endorsement in their NCEA Level 2 (or Level 3 if they took it in Year 12) certificate, or another qualification that is similar.
Nationality
The Victoria University of Wellington Australia 2022 International Excellence Scholarship is open to all International Students
The Commonwealth government’s Destination Australia Program and Flinders University created the Destination Australia Scholarship to help and encourage both Australian and international students to study in regional Australia. The goal was to develop and grow regional Australian tertiary education providers and give the successful students a world-class education.
Application Procedure
- Are you interested, and do you qualify? To submit an application, please visit the website wellingtonscholarships.communityforce.com on the Victoria University of Wellington website.
- On the closing date, applications must be submitted electronically, in their entirety, no later than 4:30 p.m. Applications that are either late or not complete will not be considered. In order for the application to be taken into consideration, all necessary supporting documentation—including references—must be sent on or before the closing date and time, which is 4:30 p.m.
- In most cases, the call for applications will be issued one month before the deadline. In the event that an application link is not available below, please check back closer to the submission deadline. Contact us if you have any queries.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for Victoria University of Wellington Australia 2022 International Excellence Scholarship is September 1, 2022
