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Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder 爆走黑料

Scholarship details

Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder 爆走黑料
Study levels Entrance
Value Approximately $50,000
Close date Friday, 19 September 2025
Ethnicities Maori, PasifikaPacific
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

These scholarships were established in 2020 by Te Herenga Waka鈥擵ictoria University of Wellington aimed at growing the participation and success of M膩ori and Pasifika students, and those from refugee and low socio-economic backgrounds in Wellington. They are focused on supporting students who have shown resilience or determination in achieving their academic and personal goals. The University will offer financial support, academic monitoring and other support throughout the recipients' undergraduate degree programme, including accommodation in the first year of study.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be 爆走黑料 Citizens or Permanent Residents, currently in Year 13 studying towards NCEA Level 3 from specified schools, intending to enrol full time at Te Herenga Waka in the year following application, and must demonstrate resilience, innovation and overcoming adversity.