University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarships 2026

University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarships 2026 The University of Waikato in New Zealand is accepting applications from international students and offering scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. These scholarships are based on excellent academic achievement and leadership potential, not direct financial support. Applicants may receive a 20% discount for online study and the scholarship is applied towards tuition fees only. The university, established in 1964, is a research public institution ranked high worldwide. International students often find employment opportunities after completion of their studies, and the university also offers internships and roles during study. Scholarship Details Country: New Zealand Host: University of Waikato Type: Funded (scholarship applied towards tuition fee only) Award taken in: New Zealand Study level: Bachelor / Master / PhD Nationalities: International students The scholarship duration varies with the level of study. Undergraduate applicants may receive up to three years of funding towards tuition fees, while postgraduate applicants receive support only for the first year. Undergraduate Scholarship Benefits One‑year tenure (first year only): up to $10,000 Two‑year tenure (two years only): $10,000 in the first year and $5,000 in the second year (total $15,000) Three‑year tenure (three years only): $10,000 in the first year, $5,000 in the second year, and $5,000 in the third year (total $20,000) Postgraduate Scholarship Benefits Masters and PhD applicants: up to NZD 15,000 applied towards tuition fee for the first year only. NOTE: Applicants applying for a full‑time undergraduate or postgraduate degree are eligible for this scholarship only; online, distance, or part‑time programmes are not eligible. Eligibility Requirements International students for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes can apply only as new students. New Zealand citizens or legal residents are not eligible. Applicants must have a minimum GPA equivalency of B+ (Second class Upper) in their most recent qualification. Applicants must not be currently enrolled at the university at the time of application. Applicants must not have paid fees at the time of application. Applicants must not be undertaking a sponsorship programme, government scholarship, or study grant. Applicants must have received a conditional or unconditional offer of place from the University of Waikato. Documents Required Copies of birth certificate Passport Documents showing evidence of citizenship Evidence of any change of name Written statement in support of your application (if necessary) Previous degree certificate Transcripts How to Apply International students who want to apply for University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarships 2026, either for a research master’s or PhD, should read the following guides: Submit an application and enrollment form for University of Waikato Scholarships here. Upload the requested documents before you can access the scholarship tab. Create a MyWaikato account, log in, and click on the ‘Scholarships’ tab to select the scholarship. Select University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship. Write a 100‑word statement explaining why you want to study at the university. Write a 100‑word or less statement describing how you will be a global ambassador. Successful applicants receive a scholarship offer valid for 14 days; otherwise, the offer will no longer be valid. Application Closing Date The Application Closing Date for University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarships 2026 and other scholarship opportunities is throughout the year, except for GEMS Scholarships. #J-18808-Ljbffr