University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarships in New Zealand, 2025

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Eligible Degree

 

  • Undergraduate Degree
  • Postgraduate Degree (Master’s and PhD)

 

Brief Overview

  • The Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship is designed to promote educational opportunities, foster internationalization, and support talented new international students enrolling in undergraduate or postgraduate programs at the University of Waikato.
  • Established in 2015, it provides tuition fee credits valued up to NZD $15,000.

Details of the Scholarships

  • Available for students enrolling full-time in undergraduate or postgraduate programs as new international students at the University of Waikato.
  • Scholarship amount is applied as tuition fee credits and varies based on program type and duration.
  • Recipients are expected to serve as global ambassadors for the university.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  1. Be applying for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programs as new international students.
  2. Hold a conditional or unconditional offer of place from the University of Waikato, including pathway programs like:
    • Certificate of Attainment in English Language
    • Foundation Studies
    • Certificate of University Preparation
    • International Diplomas (Business/Computer Science)
    • Diploma of Postgraduate Preparation (Pre-Masters).
  3. Have a minimum GPA equivalent to B+ in their qualifying degree.
  4. Not be:
    • Currently enrolled at the University of Waikato.
    • Sponsored by another body.
    • Joining under Guaranteed Credit Arrangement, study abroad, or student exchange programs.

Scholarship Values

  1. Undergraduate Students:
    • 1-Year Tenure: NZD $2,500–$8,000 applied to tuition fees in the first year.
    • 2-Year Tenure: NZD $2,500–$12,000, with a maximum of $8,000 in the first year and $4,000 in the second year.
    • 3-Year Tenure: NZD $2,500–$15,000, with a maximum of $8,000 in the first year, $4,000 in the second year, and $3,000 in the third year.
  2. Postgraduate Students:
    • NZD $2,500–$15,000 applied to one or more years of study.
  3. Funds are applied directly to tuition fees upon or after enrollment completion.

Required Documents

  1. Conditional or unconditional offer of place from the University of Waikato.
  2. Online application detailing:
    • Motivation for studying at the University of Waikato.
    • Plans to serve as a global ambassador for the university.

How to Apply for the Scholarship

  1. Applications can be submitted anytime.
    • Decisions are typically made within 8–12 weeks of application submission.
    • Applications received less than 4 weeks before the start of a trimester may not be considered.
  2. Complete the online application form and upload required documents.
  3. Provide detailed responses about motivation and ambassadorial roles.
  4. Click here to apply.

Deadline

  • December 31, 2025

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