Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban Pasifika Business Postgraduate Degree Scholarship

History and purpose

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. This scholarship is 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.

Who is eligible?

• This scholarship is open to Pasifika students enrolled or 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.

Selection criteria

• Applicants must be of Pasifika descent.
• Applicants will be assessed on merit however preference may be given to applicants experiencing financial hardship.
• This Scholarship is not applicable for postgraduate programmes in government (e.g., public policy, public administration, public administration e-government, restorative justice or social policy).

Application process

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. Contact us if you have any queries.

Scholarship specific documentation

• 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.
• A character reference (to be requested via the online application).
• An endorsement of ethnicity (to be requested via the online application).

Selection process

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.

Regulations and conditions

1. 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 4:30pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
2. All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being fully enrolled in a full-year programme (full-time will be at the level of points considered by Studylink as full-time) within the stipulated criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
3. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
4. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
5. Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve a satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
6. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
7. At the discretion of the Deciding Authority, the application of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship may be modified in special circumstances or to avoid hardship to any candidate for the Scholarship.

Contact

Scholarships Office
scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz
Phone 0800 04 04 04