University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship
The University of Waikato offers the International Excellence Scholarship to support talented international students enrolling for the first time in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes. This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and have strong potential to become global ambassadors for the University.
Scholarship Closing Date
31/12/2025
Student Type
- Domestic and International students
Level of Study
- postgraduate
- undergraduate
Study Area
- Any/All fields of study
Scholarship Value
Between $2,500 and $15,000
Host Country
New Zealand
Host Institution
The University of Waikato
Scholarship Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Apply to enrol full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme as a new international student at the University of Waikato.
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer of a place, including pathway offers for degrees packaged with preparatory programmes such as:
- Certificate of Attainment in English Language
- Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies
- Certificate of University Preparation
- International Diploma (Business or Computer Science)
- Diploma of Postgraduate Preparation (Pre-Masters).
- Have a minimum B+ GPA equivalency in the qualification used for admission.
- Not currently be enrolled at the University of Waikato or have paid fees at the time of application.
- Not be coming through a sponsoring body, Guaranteed Credit Arrangement, or under a study abroad or student exchange agreement.