The University of Waikato is currently accepting applications for its Excellence Scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025. International excellence scholarship in New Zealand is designed to support talented international students who wish to enroll in undergraduate or postgraduate programs at the University of Waikato for the first time. The scholarships offer a value of up to $15,000 New Zealand dollars. The application deadline is February 19, 2024.
The University of Waikato is a prestigious public university in New Zealand, ranked 250th in the QS World University Rankings 2024. Established in 1964, it has two campuses, one in the city of Hamilton and the other, opened in 2019, in Tauranga. Both cities are key players in the New Zealand economy.
Opportunity Overview
- CLOSEN DATE: February 19, 2024.
- STUDY LEVEL: Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate.
- FINANCING: From $2,500 to $15,000 New Zealand dollars.
Scholarship Amount
The University of Waikato scholarships offer a value of up to $15,000 New Zealand dollars (US $9,361) and will be awarded to undergraduate or postgraduate candidates who demonstrate outstanding academic performance. The scholarship amount will be directly deducted from the recipient’s tuition fees.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
To be considered eligible for scholarships at the University of Waikato, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Full-time Enrollment: Applicants must apply for full-time enrollment in an undergraduate or postgraduate program as a new international student at the University of Waikato.
- Offer of Admission: Applicants must have received a conditional or unconditional offer of admission from the University of Waikato.
- Academic Qualifications: Applicants must have a minimum equivalent GPA of B+ in the qualification used for admission to the University of Waikato.
- Current Enrollment Status: Applicants must not be currently enrolled at the University of Waikato in an undergraduate or postgraduate program and must not have paid any fees at the time of application.
The selection process for scholars is based on their academic merit and their potential to serve as global ambassadors for the University.
Programs Offered by the University of Waikato
The University of Waikato offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including Master’s and Doctorate degrees, in various academic fields. You can explore all the programs available here.
How to Apply?
All applications for admission to undergraduate or postgraduate programs at the University of Waikato will be automatically reviewed. The university will make decisions regarding scholarship allocations within 8 to 12 weeks after receiving the application.
Apply Now
For any additional questions or information requests, please contact international@waikato.ac.nz.