These are awards which consider financial need. For more information contact:
FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ADVICE |
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE |
There are two main types of financial hardship awards listed here:
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Check the Scholarships Database to look for
awards relevant to your personal criteria.
General Awards
VUW Hardship Fund Equity Grants
Open to all currently enrolled VUW students, domestic or international, from any discipline, undergraduate and postgraduate, returning to study in the following academic year. Financial difficulties and academic record are taken into consideration. Awards are variable, up to $2000 each.
Closing date: 31 January
Applications and further details: Financial Support & Advice
Alumni Appeal Scholarships
Open to full time students entering their second year of undergraduate study at VUW. Scholarships are awarded primarily on academic merit and financial need. They are valued at $5000 per annum, to be paid in two equal installments.
Closing date: 31 March
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office
Herbert Sutcliffe Hardship Scholarships
Six scholarships for Humanities students who are experiencing financial hardship and enrolled on a full-time basis for the final year of a BA, BEd, BMus, or BA (Hons), BMus (Hons), or the first year of a MEd. Six awards valued at approximately $2,000 each.
Closing date: 31 March
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office
NZ Federation of Graduate Women (Wellington Branch) Scholarship for 2nd Year Students
Open to female students who have completed one year of undergraduate study at VUW and studying full time in their 2nd year. Criteria to show demonstrable personal or financial hardships in continuing their study. Two awards valued up to $2,000.
Closing date: 31 March
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office
PIPEF Scholarships for Pacific Island Students
Open to Pacific Island students (NZ citizens or permanent residents) who are enrolled full-time and can demonstrate financial hardship. Scholarships are valued at a minimum of $500 each and the number awarded is variable.
Closing date: 31 March
Applications and further details: Financial Support & Advice, Scholarships Office or PIPEF
Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Scholarships for Pacific Island Students (NKMT)
Open to Pacific Island students (NZ citizens or permanent residents) who are mature or seeking a second chance at tertiary study and can demonstrate financial hardship. 20 scholarships valued at $500 each.
Closing date: 31 March
Applications and further details: Financial Support & Advice, Scholarship Office, or PIPEF
PIPEF / VUW Hardship Scholarships for Pacific Island Students
Open to Pacific Island students (NZ residents) who are enrolled full-time and can demonstrate financial hardship. Scholarships are worth approximately $1,500 each.
Closing date: 27 May
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office or Financial Support & Advice
Tumau Awards
Open to Māori and Pacific students. Approximately 35 Māori and 15 Pacific awards up to $2,000 each. Academic record as well as evidence of financial hardship will be considered.
Closing date: 30 April
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office or Financial Support & Advice
New Horizons for Women Trust 2nd Chance Education and Training Awards
Open to women returning to education who did not obtain an NZQA Level 4 qualification when younger and are aged 27 or over. Valued at $2,000.
Closing date: 31 May
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office or New Horizons for Women Trust
NZ Federation of Graduate Women (Wellington Branch) Masters by Thesis Scholarship
Open to female students who are enrolled for a Master's degree by thesis. Financial needs will be taken into account. Two awards valued at $3,000.
Closing date: 31 October
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office
The Wellington North Rotary Scholarship Trust
Open to students within the Wellington region to enable them to undertake tertiary study. Financial hardship must be demonstrated. Value of award is unspecified but greater than $1000 and several are awarded.
Closing date: November
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office or Financial Support & Advice
Subject Targeted Awards
Claire Palmer-Jones Scholarship
Open to second or third year students studying literature and/or modern languages who are facing financial hardship. Once award valued at approximately $2500.
Closing date: 31 March
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office
Margaret Nielsen Music Scholarship
Open to a student beginning a BMus in Musical Performance. Awarded on the basis of musical ability and financial need. One award approximately $1,000.
Closing date: 31 March
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office
Averil Brent Scholarship
Open to NZ and Canadian female citizens who are full time studying any area of science, including Architecture & Design from 300 level and above. Based on academic merit but financial need taken into account. One award valued approximately $750.
Closing date: 31 March
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office
Dan F. Jones Scholarship in Science
Open to students completing an Honours degree in Maths, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology or Earth Sciences. Two or more awards, total value approximately $5,000. Academic record and financial need are considered.
Closing date: 31 March
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office
Faculty of Commerce Undergraduate Exchange Scholarships
Open to students studying for undergraduate degrees within the Faculty of Commerce and Administration who have been accepted for the Victoria University exchange programme and who show a capacity for leadership and responsibility in business or the wider community. Academic achievement and hardship will also be considered.
Closing date: 01 September
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office
Philippa & Morvyn Williams Scholarships
Open to Masters and Phd students whose study is likely to assist in the revitalisation of Māori language, culture and heritage. Financial need to be considered. One or two awards approximately $3,000 to $8,000 each.
Closing date: 31 March
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office
NZFGW (Wgtn Br.)- Mature Teacher Training Award
Open to women over 30 years of age with preference given to those who have not obtained a qualification of NZQA level 4. It is to encourage mature women retraining for teaching at VUW College of Education. One award of $1,500.
Closing date: 31 March
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office
NZGW (Wgtn Branch) Ella C Wilson Music Awards
Student must have completed at least 12 credits towards a music degree and require financial help with incidental expenses such as books, equipment, child care, travel within New Zealand, One award up to a maximum of $2,000.
Closing date: 31 March
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office
Henry McDowell Smith Scholarship for Architectural Students
Open to full time students enrolled in a BArch and from Otago/Southland provincial area. Main purpose of the award is to provide assistance where lack of finance is likely to inhibit a student from completing the course. Number and amount of awards is variable.
Closing date: 30 September
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office
Alison Morton Scholarship in Ecology / Marine Biology
Open to full time students enrolled in BSc Hons or MSc in Ecology or Marine Biology who completed their undergraduate degree at VUW. Financial needs as well as academic merit are taken into account. One award approximately $1,500.
Closing date: 1 October
Applications and further details: Scholarships Office