Mātātoa Sport Scholarship

The Mātātoa Sport Scholarship fosters excellence in sport and academic performance at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. This scholarship supports student athletes to maintain a healthy balance between their programme of study, sporting commitments, and personal wellbeing, resulting in a rewarding and successful university experience. The scholarship is open to athletes from all sporting and academic disciplines who are intending to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate degree. Scholarships are valued at $5,000 or $10,000 for the first year of study which can be put towards accommodation costs at a University hall of residence or as a contribution towards tuition fees. Recipients receive free access to a suite of support services including allocated recreation staff, fitness facility access, and an ambassador welcome pack. Award recipients are expected to be active members of the Student Athlete Network, members of a Victoria University sport club, and available to represent the University at University and Tertiary Sport New Zealand Championship events.