The Southeast Asian Alumni Scholarship

History and purpose

This scholarship has been established through the generosity of alumni from Malaysia and Singapore to support the next generation of students at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. It aims to assist students who have the ambition and academic talent to thrive but face financial hardship that may hold them back.

Who is eligible?

• NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents.
• Applicants must be entering their second year of undergraduate study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington at the time of application.

Selection criteria

• Demonstrated financial hardship.
• Satisfactory academic performance.
• Preference may be given to students who have contributed to their community or have volunteer experience.

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 personal statement outlining why you should be awarded the scholarship and how you meet the scholarship criteria.
• Academic Record.
• Completion of the financial hardship section of the application form.

Selection process

The decision will be made by the Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Undergraduate Scholarships Committee.

Additional information

• The scholarship will be paid as a stipend of $8,000, in two instalments of $4,000 each trimester.
• Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the donors of the scholarship.

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 4.30 pm 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 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 Te Herenga Waka—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