Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship by the University of Waikato, NZ [Scholarship of Rs. 7.6L]: Rolling Applications!

The University of Waikato is offering the Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship. Read here!

About the University of Waikato

The University of Waikato is committed to delivering a world-class education and research portfolio. With around 13,000 students and 1,500 staff, we offer a distinctive and rewarding university experience, while pursuing strong international links to advance knowledge.

The University of Waikato opened in 1964 after many years of energetic lobbying by a group of Hamilton locals, determined to have a university in their city. To begin with, facilities were sparse, but in early 1965 new buildings were officially opened by then Governor-General Sir Bernard Fergusson. Sir Don Llewellyn was founding Vice-Chancellor.

By the 1980s, Waikato was the fastest growing university in New Zealand. Computer Science was becoming an increasingly popular study choice and the thriving Department was elevated to a School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences in 1987.

The University always had a close relationship with its neighbouring teachers’ college and, leading the way for others to follow, became the first university in New Zealand to combine with its regional teachers’ college. It was through its teaching programmes that the University began to establish a presence in Tauranga.

Keys Facts About the Internationational Excellence Scholarship

• Value: Up to NZD 15,000 (approx. Rs. 7.6L) towards tuition fees.
• Study Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate (Taught).
• Subject Area: Any.
• Closing Date: Applications for 2025 can be submitted at any time.

The University welcomes applications for the Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship from international students who are new to studying at the University of Waikato, and who will be coming to study here for face-to-face study in 2024.

Students who study online with the University are not eligible to apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

This Scholarship is intended to support talented international students who are enrolling for the first time in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at the University of Waikato. The Scholarships have a value of up to NZD 15,000 and will be awarded to successful applicants who demonstrate excellent academic achievement.

How to Apply?

If you are new to the University of Waikato you will need to:

• Complete an Application to Enrol BEFORE you can have access to apply for Scholarships and Awards (This application is not a commitment to study here at the University of Waikato and can be withdrawn or updated at any time).

If you are a current student or already have a Waikato account you will be redirected to the MyWaikato screen:

• Create an account and Log in to MyWaikato.
• Click on the ‘Scholarships’ tab and select the scholarship you wish to apply for from the list of scholarships at the bottom of the page.

Once you are ready, click here and continue with your application/s.

Regulations

To read the regulations in detail, refer to the PDF attached towards the end of this post.

Click here to read the official notification of the Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship by the University of Waikato, NZ [Scholarship of Rs. 7.6L].

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