Waikato University 2026 Scholarship for International Excellence awarded by the Vice Chancellor
The Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship at the University of Waikato in 2026 is open to students pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in any of the university’s programs. The deadline for submitting your application is April 30, 2026. This scholarship, which only covers tuition, is being offered by the University of Waikato and has a maximum value of NZD 15,000. Applications for this award are open to all citizens, save those from Australia and New Zealand.
Explained:
The Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship was established in 2015 to support talented international applicants beginning undergraduate or graduate studies at the University of Waikato, promote internationalization, and increase educational opportunities.
Summary:
- Degree: Bachelor, Master
- Provided by: University of Waikato
- Deadline: 30 April, 2026
- Scholarship value: Only tuition fees
- Host Country: New Zealand
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be brand-new, full-time overseas students enrolled in graduate or undergraduate programs.
- Candidates must be regarded as foreign students.
- A conditional or unconditional offer of admission must have been made to candidates by the university.
- For entrance to the institution, a B+ in the necessary qualification is the minimum GPA needed.
- Eligible candidates are those who paid tuition or applied for a visa at the time of application.
- Applicants must exhibit excellent academic standing.
Benefits:
The award might total up to $15,000 in New Zealand currency.
