University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship

The University of Waikato in New Zealand is offering the International Excellence Scholarship to support talented students from eligible countries who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at the university. This scholarship is designed for students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements and have the potential to become global ambassadors for the University of Waikato.

Who can apply?

Applicants must be citizens of certain countries and classified as overseas students. The eligible countries include the USA, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Ecuador, Germany, UK, 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.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

a) Belong to one of the eligible countries or currently studying in one of them. b) Not be currently enrolled at the University of Waikato in any pre-degree pathway programs. c) Have not paid fees at the time of application. d) Be applying for enrollment as a new student in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at the University of Waikato. e) Not be classified as a domestic student. f) Meet the University of Waikato’s English language requirements for admission or have an offer for the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English at the university before starting their studies. g) Have received a conditional or unconditional offer of place from the University of Waikato. h) Enroll in a full-time program with a minimum duration of 12 months at the University of Waikato. i) Reside in New Zealand during the scholarship tenure and may study up to 50% of their course online if available. j) Not be coming to the University of Waikato via a sponsoring body. k) Not be coming to the University of Waikato through a Guaranteed Credit Arrangement, study abroad, or student exchange agreement. l) Maintain a minimum GPA-equivalency of B+.

Scholarship Benefits:

The International Excellence Scholarship has a value of up to NZD 10,000, which will be applied directly to the recipient’s tuition fees for their chosen program at the University of Waikato. The actual amount offered will depend on various factors, including available funding, grades, financial need, number of credits enrolled, number of applicants, and the period of enrolment.

Application Process:

Interested applicants can apply for the scholarship at any time during the year. However, they must be overseas when submitting their application and must apply for the scholarship before lodging a visa application to travel to New Zealand. The application requires a personal statement that addresses the following questions:

• What are your career goals and aspirations?
• How will an international education experience help you achieve these goals?
• What additional qualities or skills make you an ideal candidate for this scholarship and an ambassador for the University of Waikato?

For detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship, applicants can visit the official website of the University of Waikato.

Conclusion:

The University of Waikato’s International Excellence Scholarship presents an excellent opportunity for talented students from eligible countries to pursue their academic dreams in New Zealand. This scholarship not only recognizes academic excellence but also aims to develop global ambassadors for the University of Waikato. If you meet the eligibility criteria, don’t miss this chance to apply and embark on an enriching educational journey at one of New Zealand’s prestigious universities. For more information and to apply, visit the official scholarship website.