Study in New Zealand with the Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship

University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship

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Overview of University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship
Benefits of University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
Application Process and Important Dates

The Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship at the University of Waikato is a prestigious scholarship program designed to attract talented international students from around the globe. Established in 2015, this scholarship is a part of the university’s commitment to fostering a globally connected, multicultural community. It provides essential financial support for outstanding students and helps them embark on their academic journey at one of New Zealand’s leading institutions.

Benefits

The scholarship value is between $2,500 and $15,000, and is paid towards the first 12 months of study at the University of Waikato, split evenly across two trimesters. The total value offered is a contribution towards tuition fees only, and all remaining tuition fees and other costs must be met through other means.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicantsmust:

be applying to enrol full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme, as a new international student to the University of Waikato.
have received a conditional or unconditional offer of place from the University of Waikato.
have a minimum GPA equivalency of B+ in the qualification used to gain entrance to the University of Waikato.

Applicants will be deemed ineligible if any of the following apply:

Currently enrolled in the University of Waikato College or any University of Waikato degree programmes.
Have paid tuition fees or applied for a visa at the time of application.
coming to the University of Waikato via a sponsoring body.coming to the University of Waikato on a Guaranteed Credit Arrangement, or through a study abroad or student exchange agreement.

Application Process

Applications can be submitted at any time and decisions will normally be made within 8 to 12 weeks of the time of application. However, applications will not be considered if received within four weeks of the start of each of the university’s three main trimesters (A, B, and C Trimesters).

As part of their online submission, applicants must:

upload their conditional or unconditional offer of place from the University of Waikato.
ensure they provide specific details when explaining why they want to study at the University of Waikato and how they will be a global ambassador for the University of Waikato.

Important Dates

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply