Victoria University of Wellington and OBURFC Rugby Scholarships

These scholarships support students of any gender, ethnicity or descent, who have both academic and rugby ability, to study at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington and play for its affiliated rugby club, Old Boys' University Rugby Football Club (OBURFC). OBURFC is an amalgamation of Wellington College Old Boys RFC and Victoria University of Wellington RFC and is referred to as OBU or Old Boys' University. The scholarships are open to students intending to play rugby for Old Boys' University and are above average rugby ability and academic performance. Preference will be given to applicants who are facing financial hardship, demonstrate initiative, and are capable of completing the degree they are enrolled in. Recipients must become registered players for OBURFC and remain available for selection for the entire duration of the Wellington Rugby Football Union rugby season. Scholarship recipients are expected to act as ambassadors for both Victoria University of Wellington and OBURFC, upholding the values of these organisations through their behaviour and participating in marketing projects and events as appropriate.