Verified
Open to all nationalities
Reopens ~Oct 2027

Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship — University of Waikato

Verified·Official source checked·Last verified: 31 October 2026
University of Waikato🇳🇿 New ZealandDeadline: 31 October 2026, 00:00

The University of Waikato's flagship award for talented international students enrolling for the first time into undergraduate or postgraduate programmes, worth up to NZD$15,000 toward tuition fees. Applications are reviewed monthly against trimester-specific cutoff dates; awarded on demonstrated excellent academic achievement.

This scholarship is currently closed. Based on its annual cycle, applications are expected to reopen around Oct 2027 — the exact date is set when the provider publishes the next cycle. Check the provider website for the next cycle, or see similar open opportunities below.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderUniversity of Waikato
Host InstitutionUniversity of Waikato
Host Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
Study LevelUndergraduate, Master's
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypePartial Funding
Value15000
DurationFirst year of undergraduate or postgraduate (taught) study
Application Deadline31 Oct 2026Reopens ~Oct 2027
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated4 November 2026
Official Websitewww.waikato.ac.nz

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Full Tuition Fee

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Talented international students enrolling for the first time into undergraduate or postgraduate (taught) programmes at the University of Waikato who demonstrate excellent academic achievement.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 31 October 2026Last Updated: 4 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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