Brief description:

The overseas Excellence Scholarship is a program offered by the University of Waikato to talented overseas students from qualifying nations who are enrolling in undergraduate or graduate programs for the first time. Candidates that exhibit outstanding academic accomplishment and a significant potential to represent the University of Waikato internationally will be awarded the scholarships.

Host Institution(s):

University of Waikato

Study Level/Field(s):

All undergraduate and graduate programs are acceptable, with the exception of the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Number of Scholarships:

9 Scholarships

Target group:

As foreign students, applicants must be nationals of the following nations: the United States, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Ecuador, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Norway, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Maldives, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Jordan, Iran, Kenya, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mauritius.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship will have a duration of one to three years and a value of between $2,500 and $15,000.It will be directly applied, either at the time of offer or after enrollment is finished, to the recipient’s tuition expenses for the program or programs of study of their choice.

Qualifications:

In order to qualify, candidates must:

• be submitting an application to the University of waikato to enroll full-time as a new international student in an undergraduate or graduate program1;

• have been granted a place at the University of waikato, either unconditionally or subject to conditions, including a pathway offer for a degree packaged with the University of Waikato’s Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies, Certificate of University Preparation, International Diploma in Business, International Diploma in Computer Science, or Diploma of Postgraduate Preparation (Pre-Masters).

• meet the requirements for admission to the University of Waikato, which include a minimum GPA equivalent of a B+;

• not have paid fees at the time of application, nor be enrolled in any undergraduate or graduate degree at the University of Waikato;

• not be attending the University of Waikato through a study abroad or student exchange program, nor be attending the University of Waikato on a Guaranteed Credit Arrangement.

Application guidelines:

Before you may apply for scholarships and awards, you must first complete an Application to Enroll. This application does not obligate you to enroll in classes at the University of Waikato and can be modified or withdrawn at any time. You can submit an application for 2024 at any moment.

In order to apply for this scholarship, you should carefully review the Scholarship Regulations and go to the official website (link provided below).

Web page:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships/s/university-of-waikato-international-excellence-scholarship