Victoria University of Wellington 2023 Kahui Legal Excellence Scholarship, New Zealand

Victoria University of Wellington 2023 Excellence Scholarship is offered by Kahui Legal and Taihonoa to offset the costs of fees or other course related costs for a student who has proven academic excellence in their first year.

This scholarship is funded by Kahui Legal and Taihonoa for the purpose of encouraging and financially supporting the successful pursuit of tertiary qualifications and leadership development for Kahui Legal.

• Table of Content
• About Victoria University of Wellington
• Victoria University of Wellington Kahui Legal Excellence Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Victoria University of Wellington Kahui Legal Excellence Scholarship
• Requirements for Victoria University of Wellington Kahui Legal Excellence Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Victoria University of Wellington Kahui Legal Excellence Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Victoria University of Wellington

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Learn more about our 125 years of rich history.

Victoria University of Wellington Kahui Legal Excellence Scholarship

Application Deadline	24 Jan 2023
Country to study	New Zealand
School to study	Victoria University of Wellington
Type	College School
Sponsor	Victoria University of Wellington
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Victoria University of Wellington Kahui Legal Excellence Scholarship

The scholarship is valued at $5,000 and will be a contribution to fees or other course related costs. This is a one year tenure and successful students are eligible to reapply.

The scholarship will be paid in 1 instalment and cease, should a student end full-time study. Scholarship recipients are strongly encouraged to contribute positively to the University marae, by volunteering some time to support the role and function of supporting the M?ori community at Te Herenga Waka.

Requirements for Victoria University of Wellington Kahui Legal Excellence Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants need to whakapapa as M?ori.
• Applicants need to be an enrolled full-time student of Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Victoria University of Wellington Kahui Legal Excellence Scholarship

• Applicants need to whakapapa as M?ori.
• Applicants must be an enrolled full time student of Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington.
• Preference will be given to students who are enrolled in te reo M?ori, tikanga M?ori or papers that are inclusive of a m?tauranga M?ori world view.

The scholarship will be decided upon by Kahui Legal and the Pouhere of the Office of DVC (M?ori) or a nominee. 

Documents Required for Application

• Provide a personal statement introducing themselves to the Grants Committee and to include a commitment by the student to ‘give back’ to the Kahui Legal in the future, and to state how they might do that.
• Provide written and signed references (from non-direct whanau sources) that speak to the students’ deservedness for the scholarship. The referees will need to state their relationship with the student (for example former school dean or teacher, sports coaches, church or cultural/marae/iwi leaders, employee) and should outline the student’s skills, talents or personal qualities that they have observed.

Application Deadline

January 24, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Victoria University of Wellington on wellingtonscholarships.communityforce.com to apply

A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.

Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.

For more details visit: Victoria University of Wellington website.