The Waikato Global Experiences Programme offers a number of experiences each year that are partially or fully funded. These programmes are either run directly by our team or run through partners and providers that we have close relationships with.
Travel as part of a group for 4-6 weeks through Asia or Latin America
If you’re looking for a “taster” of a global experience in Asia or Latin America, a group programme may be for you! Discover new cultures, explore your academic interests, and make new friends while travelling as part of a group.
In partnership with The University of Auckland, Massey University, Victoria University of Wellington, and IndoGenius, we are proud to bring you the 3rd edition of the PMSA Reimagining India Study Tour in 2024!
Reimagining India is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to engage with India. Alumni from this programme describe it as a life-changing highlight of their University experience.
This carefully curated programme introduces New Zealanders to India's extraordinary diversity and showcases New Zealand culture and education to the people of India.
Following in the footsteps of previous PMSA cohorts, 24 students from across New Zealand (5 from Waikato) will make their way across the Indian subcontinent from Tamil Nadu to the Himalayas, visiting key cities along the way, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Delhi.
The 6-week experiential learning program includes visits to dozens of Indian institutions, companies, NGOs and government bodies, including strategic interactions designed to enhance the NZ-India bilateral relationship as well as the personal development of the students themselves.
Students participating in the six-week intensive course will be expected to gain:
Read student stories written by the 2023 cohort.
Before travelling, the group will be introduced to India through a six-week online course combining live sessions and recordings. The 2023 cohort found this very beneficial as it prepared them for the in-country visit and gave them an opportunity to connect with other students on the programme, the IndoGenius team, and various guest experts.
Upon arrival in India, the group will follow an intense schedule that includes expert talks, language/yoga/dance classes, group reflection sessions, and visits to sites of historical and cultural relevance, factories, NGOs, and companies.
Upon return, participants are invited to participate in debriefing sessions that will prompt you to reflect and process your experiences through this journey, bringing the program to a closure.
Students selected for participation in this PMSA-funded group programme will depart from Auckland as a group at 3:15pm on 6 January 2024, with one night spent in the Aerotel in Singapore, before arriving in Chennai at 8:50am for the start of the programme on 7 January 2024. The group will return together, landing in Auckland at approximately 1:20pm on 17 February 2024.
It is important to note that flights have already been reserved and journey alterations will not be possible, so all applicants must be available between these dates.
The detailed programme itinerary for activities in India will be available closer to the start of the programme.
All applicants must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing at the University of Waikato. Applications are open to students from all disciplines and faculties.
In order to travel overseas, applicants must have a valid passport, that is valid until September 2024 or later. Accepted students will be required to provide passport photocopies to the 360 International team at the University of Auckland on or before 15 October 2023. There are currently delays in passport processing times. More information on how to apply for a passport and current processing delays can be found here.
To be eligible to participate in this group programme, applicants must also meet the eligibility requirements for the Prime Minister's Scholarship for Asia, and be:
In addition to good academic standing, applicants need to demonstrate that they are:
Where equally qualified applicants exceed the number of scholarships available, further consideration may be given to:
Applications have now closed.
Do you want to immerse yourself in the culture of Taiwan?
Want to understand what it truly means to be a Global Citizen from an Indigenous lens, while being able to connect with other Indigenous communities on their own whenua?
Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato has a unique opportunity that allows up 10 Māori students to create meaningful connections with other Indigenous communities in Taiwan, kānohi ki te kānohi. During this exciting 6 week programme, tauira will be able to explore different areas of Indigenous development both significant to Māori and Indigenous nations in Taiwan, including reo me ōna tikanga (language & culture), tōrangapū (politics), pakihi (business), mātauranga (education) and te taiao (environment).
Tauira will be able to visit and go beyond the main centres of Taiwan to gain a holistic understanding of Indigenous culture and life across the region. Additionally, tauira will work on and present a group project that brings together Māori and Taiwan Indigenous values and aspirations, on mutually significant challenges. This combination of knowledge between Māori and Indigenous Taiwanese will uncover new approaches to creating intergenerational wealth and health, for both peoples.
Key elements of the programme also include:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applications have now closed.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Do you want to experience the rich culture of Latin America?
Want to understand what it truly means to be a Global Citizen from an Indigenous lens, while being able to connect with other Indigenous communities on their own whenua?
Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato has a unique opportunity that allows 4 Māori students to create meaningful connections with other Indigenous communities in Colombia, kānohi ki te kānohi. During this exciting 4 week programme, tauira will be able to explore different areas of Indigenous development both significant to Māori and Indigenous nations in Colombia, including reo me ōna tikanga (language & culture), tōrangapū (politics), pakihi (business), mātauranga (education) and te taiao (environment).
Tauira will be able to visit and go beyond the capital of Bogotá to gain a holistic understanding of Indigenous culture and life across the region. Additionally, tauira will work on and present a group project that brings together Māori and Colombia Indigenous values and aspirations, on mutually significant challenges. This combination of knowledge between Māori and Indigenous peoples in Colombia will uncover new approaches to creating intergenerational wealth and health, for both peoples.
Key elements of the programme also include:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applications have now closed.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Boost your employability with a global internship
With a global internship, you'll build valuable job skills, such as language proficiency, cultural training, adaptability, and communication. Whatever setting you find yourself in after graduation, you'll be grateful for the variety of hard and soft skills you gained while interning abroad.
The following internships are unpaid unless otherwise stated. Applications are made directly to the Asia New Zealand Foundation (links included below).
Location: Singapore & Peru
The Asia New Zealand Foundation invites final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students with an interest in multilateral trade and international diplomacy to apply for an internship in Singapore with the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat. The internship will also include an opportunity to attend an APEC meeting in Peru.
You will have the opportunity to:
The Asia New Zealand Foundation will cover:
You will be required to contribute NZ$500 towards your living expenses.
For full eligibility criteria, FAQs, and how to apply, visit the Asia New Zealand Foundation website.
Applications have now closed.
Location: Seoul, South Korea
This is a unique opportunity for a New Zealand student or recent graduate majoring in business, marketing, media and communications, music, or film to gain valuable industry experience.
The internship will be four weeks online and four weeks in Seoul. The four weeks online portion of the internship will be paid up to 20 hours. The four weeks in South Korea will be unpaid.
You will have the opportunity to:
The Asia New Zealand Foundation and CJ Cultural foundation will cover:
You will be required to contribute NZ$500 towards your living expenses.
For full eligibility criteria, FAQs, and how to apply, visit the Asia New Zealand Foundation website.
Applications have now closed.
Not ready to head overseas? Check out these virtual opportunities!
Do you want to make a difference whilst gaining valuable work experience? Think Pacific is offering University of Waikato students the chance to join their remote internship programme! Contribute to international sustainable development and gain unique practical experience, all while working from home.
Working on behalf of a Fijian organisation, interns complete a ‘Social Action Project’ that tackles real problems in the South Pacific, while learning about the fascinating Fijian culture and developing global citizenship. Internship opportunities are available in these sectors:
These in-demand internships are hugely beneficial, flexible, and fully customised to meet your career goals and academic requirements.
Watch student testimonials here.
To find out more or to Apply, visit the Think Pacific website.
Are you looking for an opportunity to collaborate with a team of international peers? The University of Calgary International would like to invite you to join them for their virtual Global Community Challenge YYC!
The Global Community Challenge YYC creates opportunities for you to work in cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary teams to identify solutions to real-world issues. By being a part of this challenge, you will have the opportunity to develop skills in teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and communication while building your intercultural capacity and positioning yourself to become an innovation catalyst for meaningful change.
During this challenge, student teams from different disciplines and countries will work together to develop a solution for a real-life problem identified by one of our community partners, which are local organizations in Calgary that have an international focus or scope of work. The challenge also includes workshops on entrepreneurial thinking and solution development, working in cross-cultural teams, how to market your skills in the job market and more.
Cost: FREE
Dates: This challenge will take place between September 25 and November 23, 2023.
Location: All meetings and discussions will be held virtually on Zoom or other relevant platforms. Some synchronous (live) participation is required.
This opportunity is open to Undergraduate and Masters-level students.
Applications have now closed.
If you have questions about this opportunity, visit the official challenge website or email [email protected]