New Zealand Vaka Moana Scholarship 2024 to enhance the participation of Pacific students in higher education by providing substantial financial support.
Scholarship Benefits
- Value: Up to $20,000.
- Accommodation: Includes one year of catered accommodation in a single room at a University of Auckland Hall of Residence.
- Technology: Provides a laptop supplied by the University of Auckland.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Vaka Moana Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be of Pacific descent and a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
- Be in their final year of secondary school or kura.
- Plan to enroll full-time in an undergraduate degree, Tertiary Foundation Certificate, or Certificate in Health Sciences at the University of Auckland in the following year.
Selection Criteria
Selection for the scholarship will consider:
- Academic Performance: Based on results from the previous year of study.
- School Endorsement: Evaluation of the quality of the endorsement from the applicant’s school.
- Additional Achievements: Involvement in cultural activities, leadership potential, and accomplishments in academics, sports, or arts, as well as community involvement.
- Personal Circumstances: Factors such as financial need, being the first in the family to attend university, refugee status, disability, care responsibilities, and living in a rural area.
Application Process
- Submit Application: Apply through the Vaka Moana Scholarship Application.
- Review and Selection: Applications will be reviewed by a committee, which will make recommendations to the University of Auckland Council.
- Acceptance: Successful applicants must accept their scholarship offer by the specified deadline.
- Enrollment: Recipients must enroll full-time in an undergraduate program or the specified certificates at the University of Auckland.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 21 August 2024
- Scholarship Duration: One year
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