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Teresia Teaiwa Memorial Scholarship in Pacific Studies
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | Up to $6,000 for tuition fees or accommodation support. |
| Close date | Saturday, 1 November 2025 |
| Ethnicities | PasifikaPacific |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
This scholarship has been established in memory of Associate Professor Teresia Kieuea Teaiwa, a renowned scholar, activist, and poet. It supports Pacific students pursuing Pacific Studies at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship honors Teresia's legacy and her significant contributions to the lives of students.
Entry requirements
Applicants must declare Pacific Studies as their major or joint major and be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate programme at Victoria University of Wellington in the year following application. School leavers must have NCEA Level 2 endorsed with Merit in Year 12. Successful applicants must gain University Entrance or equivalent and achieve Merit endorsement in NCEA Level 3 by the start of trimester 1 the following year. Current undergraduate students must hold a grade point average of B (5).