If you're an international student aiming to pursue higher education in New Zealand, consider applying for the Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship at the University of Waikato. This scholarship offers up to NZD $15,000 towards tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate (taught) programs across various disciplines. It's designed to support talented students who demonstrate excellent academic achievement and are enrolling at the University for the first time. By applying, you not only receive financial assistance but also join a vibrant academic community committed to fostering global excellence. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your education and career aspirations.
The Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship at the University of Waikato offers financial support to new international students enrolling in undergraduate or postgraduate (taught) programs.
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| Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship: University of Waikato, New Zealand |
Value:
- Up to NZD $15,000 towards tuition fees for undergraduate students.
- Up to NZD $10,000 towards tuition fees for postgraduate (taught) students.
Eligible Areas of Study:
The scholarship is available for all subject areas offered at the University, including:
Arts
- Business & Management
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Education
- Health
- Engineering
- Law
- Māori & Indigenous Studies
- Science
- Social Sciences
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must:
- Be new international students applying to enroll full-time in undergraduate or postgraduate (taught) programs at the University of Waikato.
- Have received a conditional or unconditional offer of place from the University.
- Have achieved a minimum GPA equivalent to a B+ in previous studies.
- Not be currently enrolled at the University of Waikato.
- Not be coming through a sponsoring body, a Guaranteed Credit Arrangement, or as part of a study abroad or exchange program.
- Not have paid tuition fees or applied for a visa at the time of application.
Application Process:
Apply for Admission:
- Submit an application to enroll at the University of Waikato.
- Obtain a conditional or unconditional offer of place.
Apply for the Scholarship:
- Log in to the MyWaikato portal.
- Navigate to the 'Scholarships' tab.
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Complete the scholarship application form, including:
- Uploading your offer of place.
- Providing a personal statement (maximum 200 words) outlining:
- Your career goals and aspirations.
- How an international education experience will help you achieve these goals.
- What qualities or skills make you an ideal candidate and potential ambassador for the University.
Application Deadlines:
Applications are reviewed monthly, excluding December. To be considered for a specific intake, applications must be received by:
- 30 November for A Trimester offers of place.
- 30 April for B Trimester offers of place.
- 31 August for C Trimester offers of place.
- 31 October for H or X Trimester offers of place.