This scholarship has been established to support Pasifika students seeking postgraduate degrees in Business. This scholarship aims to provide financial support to enable Pasifika students to further their careers in business, recognising the need for greater representation from the Pasifika community in the New Zealand business sector.
This award has been established to support talented Pasifika students to study Business at the Wellington School of Business and Government at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington.
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Victoria University of Wellington Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban?Pasifika Business Postgraduate Degree Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Victoria University of Wellington Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban?Pasifika Business Postgraduate Degree Scholarship
Value: Approximately $5,000 for one year tenure
Victoria University of Wellington Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban?Pasifika Business Postgraduate Degree Scholarship Courses
Requirements for Victoria University of Wellington Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban?Pasifika Business Postgraduate Degree Scholarship Qualification
- This scholarship is open to Pasifika students intending to enrol in a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Master's degree in Business at the Wellington School of Business and Government at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington.
- Applicants are expected to have met the admissions requirements for the qualification of interest.
- Applicants will be assessed on merit however preference may be given to applicants experiencing financial hardship.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Victoria University of Wellington Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban?Pasifika Business Postgraduate Degree Scholarship
- Applicants must be intending to enrol in a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters degree in Business at the Wellington School of Business and Government at Victoria University of Wellington.
- Applicants are expected to have otherwise met the admission criteria for the qualification of interest.
- Applicants must be of Pasifika descent.
- Scholarship is not applicable for postgraduate programmes in government (e.g., public policy, public administration, public administration e-government, restorative justice or social policy).
Decision makers
Recipients will be selected by a panel comprised of the Dean of Wellington School of Business and Government (or their nominee), Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban (or her nominee), the WSBG Professional Programmes Executive Director (or equivalent person).
Additional information
Recipients are expected to write a thank you letter to do the donors of the scholarship within one month of receiving the award.
To retain this scholarship for the full tenure, the recipient must continue to be enrolled and maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Documents Required for Application
- A one-page personal statement, explaining your reasons for wishing to attend the Wellington School of Business and Government, how the education will help you achieve your academic or professional goals and why you believe you merit the scholarship. You should also include any leadership positions and details of your involvement in your school or community. Please provide an outline of your personal circumstances, including details of financial difficulties. More information may be requested if necessary.
- Complete the financial section of the online application.
- A character reference (to be requested via the online application).
- An endorsement of ethnicity.
Application Deadline
February 15, 2023How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Victoria University of Wellington on wellingtonscholarships.communityforce.com to apply
All scholarship applications are submitted through Community Force.
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.
For more details visit: Victoria University of Wellington website.