Dear students, we have some good news for you who are pursuing your education in New Zealand. Applications for University of Waikato Scholarships are currently open. Here, you can check out the complete details about the scholarship program, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
University of Waikato Scholarships 2026-2027 are fully funded scholarships for international students, and are open to undergraduate and master’s degrees. The scholarships will cover your tuition fees credits in NZD with a value of up to $15,000 for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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The Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship is available at the University of Waikato and fosters a community of diverse, talented, and ambitious individuals. New international students who are eager to immerse themselves in face-to-face studies can apply for this program.
University of Waikato Scholarships 2026 – Overview
| Institution(s): | University of Waikato |
| Study in: | New Zealand |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate / Masters |
| Opportunity Focus Areas: | All courses |
| Program Period: | Depends upon Degree Program |
| Deadline: | Open |
Scholarship Coverage
The University of Waikato Scholarships will cover the following:
- Undergraduate students will be offered between $2,500 and $15,000 as follows:
- a) One yeartenure: between $2,500 and $8,000 applied to tuition fees in the first year.
- b) Two years’tenure: between $2,500 and $12,000, with no more than $8,000 in the first year of study and no more than $4,000 in the second Last updated 4 Aug 2023 year of study.
- c) Three years tenure: between $2,500 and $15,000, with no more than $8,000 in theirfirst year of study, and no more than $4,000 in year two, and no morethan $3,000 in year three of study
- Postgraduate students will be given between $2,500 and $15,000, to one or more years of the recipient’s postgraduate study.
ligibility Criteria for University of Waikato Scholarships
To qualify for the University of Waikato Scholarships, the candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:
- Eligible Countries: All world countries.
- Applicants must:
- Applying to enroll full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate program, as a new international student to the University of Waikato;
- Who have received a conditional or unconditional offer of place from the University of Waikato (including a pathway offer for a degree packaged with the Certificate of Attainment in English Language; the Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies; Certificate of University Preparation; International Diploma (Business); International Diploma (Computer Science) or Diploma of Postgraduate Preparation (Pre-Masters) at the University of Waikato;
- Must hold a minimum GPA equivalency of B+ in the qualification used to gain entrance to the University of Waikato;
How to Apply for University of Waikato Scholarships?
Here are the simple application instructions for University of Waikato Scholarships:
If you are new to the University of Waikato you must:
- Complete an Application to Enrol BEFORE you can have access to apply for Scholarships and Awards (This application is not a commitment to study here at the University of Waikato and can be withdrawn or updated at any time).
If you are a current student or already have a Waikato account you must go to the MyWaikato screen:
- First, create an account and Log in to MyWaikato
- Click on the ‘Scholarships’ tab
- Choose the scholarship you are looking to apply for from the list of scholarships.

