Scholarships and awards

Scholarships and awards are on offer for students studying in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Dean’s Lists

The Dean’s List is published annually by each Faculty to recognise excellence in academic achievement for those students enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

See Dean’s Lists for science and engineering students.

Scholarships

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington offers many scholarships to students. Some of them are administered by individual schools. Contact a school administrator for more information about your school’s specific scholarships.

Scholarships database

The Scholarships database lists all available scholarships with criteria, value, tenure and closing dates. Most application forms can be downloaded from this database.

View a filtered list of all available scholarships in science and engineering subjects.

For best results when searching the database, keep your search terms broad.

Summer research scholarships

The Summer Scholars Scheme offers a unique opportunity for students to gain experience in research and get an insight into what studying for a research degree entails. Each scholarship gives a student the experience of working with established researchers on a specified project.

Find out more about the summer research projects available at the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Opportunities for Māori students are also available through the Ahunuku Māori Summer Research Scholarship.

Applications for 2025/2026 summer research scholarships will open in September 2025.