Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship

The University of Waikato awards the Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship. The scholarship provides up to NZD$15,000 towards tuition fees and is for all areas of study. The scholarship is reviewed monthly.

Eligibility is intended for talented international students enrolling for the first time into undergraduate or postgraduate (taught) programmes at the University of Waikato. The scholarship covers the subject areas listed by the University of Waikato, including Arts, Business & Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, Education, Health, Engineering, Law, Māori & Indigenous Studies, Science, and Social Sciences.

Successful applicants must demonstrate excellent academic achievement. Applications must be received by the relevant closing date for the offer of place (A, B, C, or H/X trimester offers of place), and the scholarship is reviewed monthly.

Support is described as up to NZD$15,000 towards tuition fees, with no other duration, renewal terms, or post-study obligations stated in the provided text.

• Intended for international students
• Enrolling for the first time into undergraduate or postgraduate (taught) programmes at the University of Waikato
• Demonstrate excellent academic achievement
• For all areas of study

• Up to NZD$15,000 towards tuition fees

1. Read the regulations before commencing the application process.
2. If new, complete an application to enrol (this is required before access to scholarships and awards applications).
3. Apply using MyWaikato.
4. Once logged into MyWaikato, click the ‘Scholarships’ tab to see the list of available scholarships.
5. Select the Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship from the list and apply.
6. If already a current student or already have a University of Waikato account, log in to MyWaikato, select the ‘Scholarships’ tab, and choose the scholarship you wish to apply for from the list at the bottom of the page.