Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship (University of Waikato)
Partial tuition for Undergraduate, Master’s study in New Zealand.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
New Zealand
Funding
Up to NZ$15,000 towards tuition fees.
Eligible applicants
International
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Overview
Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship (University of Waikato) is offered by University of Waikato for Undergraduate, Master’s study in New Zealand. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Up to NZ$15,000 towards tuition fees
Included
Up to NZ$15,000 towards tuition fees. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- New Zealand
Official eligibility summary
International students enrolling for the first time in an undergraduate or taught postgraduate programme at Waikato, in any subject area, who show excellent academic achievement. Awards are reviewed monthly; the regulations PDF on the page holds the full terms.
Applicant profile
- International
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in New Zealand
Current-cycle criteria
- International students enrolling for the first time in an undergraduate or taught postgraduate programme at Waikato, in any subject area, who show excellent academic achievement. Awards are reviewed monthly; the regulations PDF on the page holds the full terms.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Application to enrol at Waikato
- Scholarship application in MyWaikato
- Further documents listed in the regulations or MyWaikato
How to apply
- 1
Read the scholarship regulations
- 2
Apply to enrol at Waikato first if you are new
- 3
Log in to MyWaikato, open the Scholarships tab and select this scholarship
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications must be received by 30 November (A trimester), 31 May (B), 31 August (C) or 31 October (H or X trimester).
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Waikato
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.