International Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of Waikato offers several scholarships and bursaries for international students. Some require an application while others are applied automatically. This page lists the scholarships and bursaries that are available to international students - as well as regulations, conditions and application procedures.
Please note: As you may be aware, the New Zealand borders have been temporarily closed to non-residents and citizens. While these closures are in place, the new international student bursaries and scholarships listed below will not be offered to offshore students:
- Master of Applied Finance
- International Bursary for Vietnamese Students
- University of Waikato College - Te Kura Huanui International High Achiever Progression Bursary
- University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship
However, new international students are eligible for the 20% online Bursary (offshore students), 20% onshore Bursary or Tauranga Campus Bursary.
If you have any further questions, contact the International Office.
Scholarships
The University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship
Applications for 2021 can be submitted at any time | Up to NZ$10,000
Applications for 2022 can be submitted at any time | Up to NZ$10,000
This Scholarship is intended to support talented international students who are enrolling for the first time into undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at the University of Waikato. The Scholarships have a value of up to NZD$10,000, and will be awarded to successful applicants who demonstrate excellent academic achievement.
PLEASE NOTE: this Scholarship will not be offered to offshore students in 2021. Instead, students may be eligible for the 20% online Bursary, please see the link at the top of this page.
The University of Waikato International Excellence - NZ School Leavers Scholarship
Closes 15 December | School Leaver | Up to NZ$10,000
Closes 15 December | School Leaver | Up to NZ$10,000
For international students completing Year 13 at a NZ high school in 2021 and intending to enrol full-time in an undergraduate degree at UoW in A Trimester 2022. Students must have completed studying at NCEA Level 2 and achieved at least a Merit endorsement. Eligible students who finished NCEA Level 3 in 2020 and are taking a ‘gap year’ in 2021 may also apply for the Scholarship.
The University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship
Closes 31 January, 31 May or 30 September | Postgraduate (Research) | NZ$25,000 per year for 3 years + domestic tuition fees
Closes 31 January, 31 May or 30 September | NZ$25,000 per year for 3 years + domestic tuition fees
It is only possible to apply for a UoW Doctoral Scholarship as part of the application to enrol process. That is why the 'Apply Now' button on the Scholarships page takes you to the University's application to enrol page. When applying to enrol in a PhD, DMA, EdD, or SJD, prospective students will be able to indicate that they wish to also be considered for a UoW Doctoral Scholarship.
Bursaries
The University of Waikato Master of Applied Finance International Bursary
Up to NZ$5,000
The University of Waikato Master of Applied Finance International Bursary is available to international students who have applied for and received an offer for the Master of Applied Finance (180-points) in A trimester 2022. This bursary is valued up to NZ$5,000.
PLEASE NOTE: this Bursary will not be offered to offshore students in 2021. Instead, students may be eligible for the 20% online Bursary, please see the link at the top of this page.
The University of Waikato Tauranga Campus International Bursary
Up to NZ$10,000
The Tauranga Campus International Bursary is to be offered to students who are enrolling at the University of Waikato for the first time at the University’s new Tauranga Campus. The bursary is valued up to NZ$10,000 and will be applied to the recipient’s tuition fees at the beginning of their University of Waikato studies.
The High Achievement Bursary for International Students
NZ$5,000
The High Achievement Bursary for International Students aims to encourage talented international students at the University of Waikato. The Bursary is open to all international students, enrolling in a full-time undergraduate programme who achieve a B+ grade average over their first 120 points. The Bursary is valued at NZ$5,000 and will be deducted from the full international student fees for the second year of undergraduate study.
The University of Waikato College - Te Kura Huanui International High Achiever Progression Bursary
NZ$5,000
Established in 2019, the University of Waikato College - Te Kura Huanui (formerly Waikato Pathways College) High Achiever Progression Bursary aims to encourage talented international students to study at the University of Waikato. The Bursary is valued at NZD$5,000 and will be deducted from the full international student fees for the first year of subsequent undergraduate study. The Bursary is open to all international students, enrolling in a fulltime undergraduate programme, who studied the Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies, Certificate of University Preparation, International Diploma (Business) or International Diploma (Computer Science) at the University of Waikato College - Te Kura Huanui, in the preceding 12 months.
PLEASE NOTE: this Bursary will not be offered to offshore students in 2021. Instead, students may be eligible for the 20% online Bursary, please see the link at the top of this page.
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Up to NZ$6,000
Up to NZ$6,000
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary was established to support international students completing NCUK pathway programmes (www.ncuk.ac.uk) who wish to progress to study at Waikato. The Bursary will be awarded to international students who have completed the NCUK International Foundation Year, International Year One or Master’s Preparation programme and are enrolling in full-time study at the University of Waikato, in New Zealand.
The International Bursary for Vietnamese Students
NZ$5,000
The Bursary is open to all Vietnamese citizens enrolling in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programme at the University of Waikato. Students who meet the University’s entry requirements for their programme of choice and receive an offer of place, will be offered an International Bursary for Vietnamese Students. This bursary is valued up to NZ$5,000.
PLEASE NOTE: this Bursary will not be offered to offshore students in 2021. Instead, students may be eligible for the 20% online Bursary, please see the link at the top of this page.