University of Waikato
Scholarship
???? Undergraduate Scholarships at the University of Waikato
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For International Students
1. Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD $15,000 towards tuition fees.
o Eligibility:
§ Open to high-achieving international students enrolling for the first time in undergraduate or postgraduate taught programs.
§ Must have a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of Waikato.
§ Demonstrated academic excellence.
o Application Deadlines:
§ 30 November for A Trimester.
§ 30 April for B Trimester.
§ 31 August for C Trimester.
§ 31 October for H or X Trimester.
2. International Entrance Scholarship for School Leavers
o Value: Up to NZD $15,000 towards tuition fees.
o Eligibility:
§ International students who have completed secondary school and are enrolling in undergraduate programs.
§ No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically considered.
3. University of Waikato College International Pathway Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD $2,500.
o Eligibility:
§ International students progressing from the University of Waikato College to undergraduate programs at the University.
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For Domestic Students
1. Te Paewai o te Rangi: The University of Waikato Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement
o Value: Up to NZD $30,000 over three years.
o Eligibility:
§ New Zealand citizens or permanent residents enrolling in undergraduate programs.
§ Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
2. Computer Science Undergraduate Scholarship
o Value: Varies.
o Eligibility:
§ Current New Zealand secondary school students intending to study Computer Science or Software Engineering.
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Postgraduate Scholarships at the University of Waikato
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1.
Vice-Chancellor's
International Excellence Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD
$15,000 towards tuition fees.
o Eligibility:
§ Open
to high-achieving international students enrolling for the first time in
undergraduate or postgraduate taught programs.
§ Must
have an offer from the University of Waikato.
§ Demonstrated
academic excellence with a minimum GPA equivalent to B+.
2.
University of
Waikato Taught Postgraduate Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD
$3,000.
o Eligibility:
§ Students
enrolling in at least one taught paper at 500-level or above (some 400-level
papers may also be eligible).
§ Minimum
GPA of A- required.
§ International
students must have completed at least 120 points of study at a New Zealand
university.
3.
University of
Waikato Research Master's Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD
$15,000.
o Eligibility:
§ Students
enrolled or intending to enroll in a 500-level thesis (90 or 120 points) as
part of their first master's degree.
4.
University of
Waikato Doctoral Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD
$30,000 per year for up to 36 months, plus domestic tuition fees and Student
Services Levy.
o Eligibility:
§ Students
enrolling in PhD programs across various disciplines.
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1.
University of
Waikato Taught Postgraduate Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD
$3,000.
o Eligibility:
§ Students
enrolling in at least one taught paper at 500-level or above (some 400-level
papers may also be eligible).
§ Minimum
GPA of A- required.
2.
University of
Waikato Research Master's Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD
$15,000.
o Eligibility:
§ Students
enrolled or intending to enroll in a 500-level thesis (90 or 120 points) as
part of their first master's degree.
3.
University of
Waikato Doctoral Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD $30,000 per year for up
to 36 months, plus domestic tuition fees and Student Services Levy.
o Eligibility:
§ Students enrolling in PhD programs across various disciplines.
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Eligibility criteria
Undergraduate Eligibility Criteria
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Academic Qualifications:
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Achieve the New Zealand University Entrance (UE) standard, typically through NCEA Level 3.
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Meet any subject-specific prerequisites for the chosen program.
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English Language Proficiency:
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Satisfy literacy requirements through NCEA Level 3 English standards or equivalent.
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Additional Requirements:
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Some programs may require portfolios, auditions, or interviews (e.g., Art & Design, Music, Education).
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Age: Normally must be at least 17 years of age by the start of the program.
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Academic Qualifications:
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Completion of a recognized secondary qualification equivalent to New Zealand's University Entrance standard.
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Examples include:
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International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum of 24 points.
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GCE A Levels: Minimum of 6 points from three subjects, with at least one C grade.
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Cambridge International Examinations (CIE): At least 120 points on the NZ CAIE Tariff at A or AS level, with no grade lower than D in three subjects.
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Other country-specific qualifications: Requirements vary; refer to the University's official guidelines.
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English Language Proficiency:
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IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 band, with no band less than 5.5.
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TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 79-80.
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Other equivalents are accepted; specific program requirements may vary.
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Additional Requirements:
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Valid student visa.
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Proof of financial support and insurance.
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Academic transcripts and translated documents (if not in English).
Eligibility Criteria for graduates:
???????? Domestic Students
1. Academic Qualifications
o Must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized New Zealand tertiary institution.
o For master’s by coursework: Usually requires a B- grade average or higher in the final year of undergraduate study.
o For master’s by thesis/research: May require a bachelor's degree with honours or a postgraduate diploma with a research component.
2. Programme-Specific Requirements
o Some programmes (e.g., Education, Psychology, Social Work) may have specific entry requirements, including relevant prior study or professional experience.
3. English Language Proficiency
o Generally satisfied through prior tertiary study in English.
o Additional evidence may be required for certain programmes or applicants educated abroad.
???? International Students
1. Academic Qualifications
o A recognized bachelor’s degree equivalent to a New Zealand degree (usually assessed by NZQA or by the university’s international admissions office).
o For research programmes, a thesis or research component may be required in the previous qualification.
2. English Language Proficiency
o IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall (no band less than 6.0)
o TOEFL iBT: 90 overall (with a writing score of at least 21)
o PTE Academic: 58 overall (no band less than 50)
o Certain degrees (e.g., Law, Teaching, Health Sciences) may have higher requirements.
3. Other Requirements
o Valid passport and student visa.
o Certified academic transcripts (translated to English, if necessary).
o Statement of purpose, academic references, and sometimes a CV or portfolio depending on the program.
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???? Undergraduate Scholarships at the University of Waikato
????
For International Students
1. Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD $15,000 towards tuition fees.
o Eligibility:
§ Open to high-achieving international students enrolling for the first time in undergraduate or postgraduate taught programs.
§ Must have a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of Waikato.
§ Demonstrated academic excellence.
o Application Deadlines:
§ 30 November for A Trimester.
§ 30 April for B Trimester.
§ 31 August for C Trimester.
§ 31 October for H or X Trimester.
2. International Entrance Scholarship for School Leavers
o Value: Up to NZD $15,000 towards tuition fees.
o Eligibility:
§ International students who have completed secondary school and are enrolling in undergraduate programs.
§ No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically considered.
3. University of Waikato College International Pathway Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD $2,500.
o Eligibility:
§ International students progressing from the University of Waikato College to undergraduate programs at the University.
????????
For Domestic Students
1. Te Paewai o te Rangi: The University of Waikato Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement
o Value: Up to NZD $30,000 over three years.
o Eligibility:
§ New Zealand citizens or permanent residents enrolling in undergraduate programs.
§ Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
2. Computer Science Undergraduate Scholarship
o Value: Varies.
o Eligibility:
§ Current New Zealand secondary school students intending to study Computer Science or Software Engineering.
????
Postgraduate Scholarships at the University of Waikato
???? For International Students
1.
Vice-Chancellor's
International Excellence Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD
$15,000 towards tuition fees.
o Eligibility:
§ Open
to high-achieving international students enrolling for the first time in
undergraduate or postgraduate taught programs.
§ Must
have an offer from the University of Waikato.
§ Demonstrated
academic excellence with a minimum GPA equivalent to B+.
2.
University of
Waikato Taught Postgraduate Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD
$3,000.
o Eligibility:
§ Students
enrolling in at least one taught paper at 500-level or above (some 400-level
papers may also be eligible).
§ Minimum
GPA of A- required.
§ International
students must have completed at least 120 points of study at a New Zealand
university.
3.
University of
Waikato Research Master's Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD
$15,000.
o Eligibility:
§ Students
enrolled or intending to enroll in a 500-level thesis (90 or 120 points) as
part of their first master's degree.
4.
University of
Waikato Doctoral Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD
$30,000 per year for up to 36 months, plus domestic tuition fees and Student
Services Levy.
o Eligibility:
§ Students
enrolling in PhD programs across various disciplines.
???????? For Domestic Students
1.
University of
Waikato Taught Postgraduate Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD
$3,000.
o Eligibility:
§ Students
enrolling in at least one taught paper at 500-level or above (some 400-level
papers may also be eligible).
§ Minimum
GPA of A- required.
2.
University of
Waikato Research Master's Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD
$15,000.
o Eligibility:
§ Students
enrolled or intending to enroll in a 500-level thesis (90 or 120 points) as
part of their first master's degree.
3.
University of
Waikato Doctoral Scholarship
o Value: Up to NZD $30,000 per year for up
to 36 months, plus domestic tuition fees and Student Services Levy.
o Eligibility:
§ Students enrolling in PhD programs across various disciplines.
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Undergraduate Eligibility Criteria
???????? Domestic Students
-
Academic Qualifications:
-
Achieve the New Zealand University Entrance (UE) standard, typically through NCEA Level 3.
-
Meet any subject-specific prerequisites for the chosen program.
-
-
English Language Proficiency:
-
Satisfy literacy requirements through NCEA Level 3 English standards or equivalent.
-
-
Additional Requirements:
-
Some programs may require portfolios, auditions, or interviews (e.g., Art & Design, Music, Education).
-
Age: Normally must be at least 17 years of age by the start of the program.
-
???? International Students
-
Academic Qualifications:
-
Completion of a recognized secondary qualification equivalent to New Zealand's University Entrance standard.
-
Examples include:
-
International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum of 24 points.
-
GCE A Levels: Minimum of 6 points from three subjects, with at least one C grade.
-
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE): At least 120 points on the NZ CAIE Tariff at A or AS level, with no grade lower than D in three subjects.
-
Other country-specific qualifications: Requirements vary; refer to the University's official guidelines.
-
-
-
English Language Proficiency:
-
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 band, with no band less than 5.5.
-
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 79-80.
-
Other equivalents are accepted; specific program requirements may vary.
-
-
Additional Requirements:
-
Valid student visa.
-
Proof of financial support and insurance.
-
Academic transcripts and translated documents (if not in English).
Eligibility Criteria for graduates:
???????? Domestic Students
1. Academic Qualifications
o Must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized New Zealand tertiary institution.
o For master’s by coursework: Usually requires a B- grade average or higher in the final year of undergraduate study.
o For master’s by thesis/research: May require a bachelor's degree with honours or a postgraduate diploma with a research component.
2. Programme-Specific Requirements
o Some programmes (e.g., Education, Psychology, Social Work) may have specific entry requirements, including relevant prior study or professional experience.
3. English Language Proficiency
o Generally satisfied through prior tertiary study in English.
o Additional evidence may be required for certain programmes or applicants educated abroad.
???? International Students
1. Academic Qualifications
o A recognized bachelor’s degree equivalent to a New Zealand degree (usually assessed by NZQA or by the university’s international admissions office).
o For research programmes, a thesis or research component may be required in the previous qualification.
2. English Language Proficiency
o IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall (no band less than 6.0)
o TOEFL iBT: 90 overall (with a writing score of at least 21)
o PTE Academic: 58 overall (no band less than 50)
o Certain degrees (e.g., Law, Teaching, Health Sciences) may have higher requirements.
3. Other Requirements
o Valid passport and student visa.
o Certified academic transcripts (translated to English, if necessary).
o Statement of purpose, academic references, and sometimes a CV or portfolio depending on the program.
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