Victoria University of Wellington 2025 Mana Pasifika Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

Applications are now open for the Victoria University of Wellington 2025 Mana Pasifika Scholarship for Undergraduate Students. The Mana Pasifika Scholarship recognises Pasifika students who have achieved Merit or above in NCEA (or equivalent study for year 12) and demonstrate strength of engagement in the Pasifika community, leadership responsibilities, and performance in the arts, sports, or other cultural contexts.

• Table of Content
• About Victoria University of Wellington
• Mana Pasifika Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Mana Pasifika Scholarship
• Requirements for Mana Pasifika Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Mana Pasifika 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.

Mana Pasifika Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Mana Pasifika Scholarship

Mana Pasifika Scholarships include a range of offers for accommodation, fees, and/or a stipend over one to three years and are valued between $5,000; $10,000 and $30,000.

Requirements for Mana Pasifika Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants must be of Pacific descent.
• Applicants must be New Zealand Citizens, or Permanent Residents; a New Zealand Residence Class visa holder; Australian Citizen; Australian Permanent Resident or International Students who are in the process of completing at least two full years (i.e., their Year 12 and Year 13) at a New Zealand Secondary School at the time of application.
• Applicants are expected to have their NCEA Level 2 Certificate endorsed with Merit from Year 12 (or an equivalent level of achievement in an alternate qualification).
• Applicants must be intending to enrol full-time in the year following application in their first undergraduate degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
• Applicants must be in Year 13 or have completed Year 13 in the year prior and be taking a gap year at the time of application.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Mana Pasifika Scholarship

Selection criteria

Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement as well as the areas of culture, community involvement, leadership or sport.

Selection process

Selection will be made by the Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Undergraduate Scholarship Committee. The decisions of the Committee are final.

Documents Required for Application

• A one-page personal statement outlining service to the Pasifika community, your understanding of culture, language and a commitment to achieve.
• A supporting reference from your school (to be requested via the online application).
• An endorsement of your ethnicity from your School Dean for Pasifika or their nominee, a Pasifika community member or a Pasifika Future Student Adviser (to be requested via the online application).

Application Deadline

How 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 three months 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 scholarship webpage