Mana Pasifika Scholarship

The Mana Pasifika Scholarship recognises Pasifika students who have achieved Merit or above in NCEA (or equivalent study for year 12) and demonstrate strength of engagement in the Pasifika community, leadership responsibilities, and performance in the arts, sports, or other cultural contexts. Mana Pasifika Scholarships include a range of offers for accommodation, fees, and/or a stipend over one to three years and are valued between $5,000, $10,000 and $30,000. The highest value scholarship package includes full accommodation costs for the first year in a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington hall of residence, with dedicated pastoral support, plus $5,000 towards tuition fees in the second and third years of study. For students who are not in a hall, a $5,000 fees contribution can be taken in the first, second and third years. If students qualify for Fees Free in any study years, a stipend will be paid instead of a fees contribution for that year. Holding the scholarship for the second and third years is conditional on students continuing to be enrolled full time, maintaining good academic progress and engagement with the Pasifika Student Success team.