2026 Welcome Back to Wellington

The 2026 Welcome Back to Wellington scholarship originates from the recognition that not all students from Wellington who leave to study elsewhere are satisfied with their choices and would love the opportunity to come back to study near their family and friends. This scholarship is open to 2024 secondary school-leavers who have completed their first year at a New Zealand tertiary institution other than Victoria University of Wellington. Students will receive 1-year full accommodation costs in a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington hall of residence in 2026 worth up to $20,000. Depending on specific hall availability and the applicants age at application, accommodation will either be in a catered hall or independent living hall of residence. This scholarship gives students the opportunity to settle back into study and enjoy the full experiences that Victoria University offers without the worry of accommodation costs. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.