Partial funding · Study in New Zealand
Waikato Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Up to NZ$15,000 for undergraduate study and up to NZ$10,000 for postgraduate study
- Funder
- University of Waikato
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
Waikato's Vice-Chancellor's award supports international students enrolling for the first time in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme, applied directly against tuition.
The tenure runs between one and three years depending on your programme, so the total value on a full undergraduate degree is considerably more than the annual headline figure.
🗓️ Deadline
Applied for through the enrolment portal after starting an application to enrol
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- International student enrolling for the first time at the University of Waikato
- Excellent academic achievement in your previous qualification
- Entering an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate programme
- Open to applicants of any nationality
- Applied to tuition fees rather than paid as cash
How to apply
- Complete an Application to Enrol at Waikato first — the scholarship form is only accessible afterwards
- Open the Scholarships tab in the enrolment portal and select this award
- Submit academic transcripts supporting your application
- Apply within the round that matches your intended start date
- Check the tenure that applies to your specific programme
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Waikato Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the Waikato Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship cover?
Up to NZ$15,000 for undergraduate study and up to NZ$10,000 for postgraduate study. Waikato's Vice-Chancellor's award supports international students enrolling for the first time in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme, applied directly against tuition.
Who is eligible for the Waikato Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship?
Core requirements are: International student enrolling for the first time at the University of Waikato; Excellent academic achievement in your previous qualification; Entering an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate programme; Open to applicants of any nationality; Applied to tuition fees rather than paid as cash. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Waikato Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship deadline?
Applied for through the enrolment portal after starting an application to enrol. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.