International Excellence Scholarship – University of Waikato – 2023

The University welcomes applications for the Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship from international students who are new to studying at the University of Waikato, and who will be coming to study here for face-to-face study in 2023.

This Scholarship is intended to support talented international students who are enrolling for the first time in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at the University of Waikato. The Scholarships have a value of up to NZD$15,000 and will be awarded to successful applicants who demonstrate excellent academic achievement.

Study Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate (Taught)

Subject Area: Any

Country: New Zealand

Closing Date: Applications for 2023 can be submitted at any time

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

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  To be eligible, applicants must: be applying to enrol full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme1 as a new international student to the University of Waikato.
• have received a conditional or unconditional offer of place from the University of Waikato (including a pathway offer for a degree packaged with the Certificate of Attainment in the English Language; Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies; Certificate of University Preparation; International Diploma (Business); International Diploma (Computer Science) or Diploma of Postgraduate Preparation (Pre-Masters) at the University of Waikato.)
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  have a minimum GPA-equivalency of B+ in the qualification used to gain entrance to the University of Waikato;
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  not currently be enrolled at the University of Waikato in any undergraduate or postgraduate programme not have paid fees at the time
  of application.
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  through a study abroad or student exchange agreement.

The value of the scholarship offered will be up to NZD$ 15,000. Some applicants may be offered a portion of this amount, from NZD$2,500 and upwards. The number of scholarships offered, and the value of each scholarship offered is at the discretion of the Scholarships Committee and is based on criteria such as funding available, intended programme of study, duration of intended programme of study, number of
credits enrolled and GPA equivalency. It may also be based on but not limited to financial need, total available funding, number of applicants, and chosen degree programme.

The scholarship will be applied directly to the recipient’s tuition fees for the agreed programme of study either at the time of enrolment or once their enrolment is completed.

Students who are offered a scholarship and have a pathway offer for study at the University of Waikato will have their scholarship applied to their degree programme following the successful completion of their pathway programme.

Applications for the Scholarship can be submitted at any time and decisions will normally be made within 8 to 12 weeks of the time of application.

As part of their online submission, applicants must

a) upload their conditional or unconditional offer of place from the University of Waikato.

b) ensure they provide specific detail when explaining why they want to study at the University of Waikato, and how they will be a global ambassador for the University of Waikato.

Complete an Application to Enrol before you can have access to apply for Scholarships and Awards (This application is not a commitment to study here at the University of Waikato and can be withdrawn or updated at any time).

If you are a current student or already have a Waikato account you will be redirected to the My Waikato screen:

• Create an account and Log in to MyWaikato
• Click on the ‘Scholarships’ tab and select the scholarship you wish to apply for from the list of scholarships at the bottom of the page.

Once you are ready, click on the link below and continue with your application.

https://my.waikato.ac.nz/sitsvision/wrd/siw_lgn

Other Conditions

scholarships@waikato.ac.nz

gowaikato@waikato.ac.nz