New Zealand university opens 2025 vice chancellor’s scholarship for New International students

This scholarship is available for those beginning their studies at the university in the upcoming academic year.

According to Scholarship Region, the scholarship, which has been available since 2015, is designed to assist talented students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at the University of Waikato.

Successful applicants will receive tuition fee credits, ranging up to NZD $15,000, based on their academic achievements.

The scholarship provides varying amounts depending on the level of study. Undergraduate recipients can receive between NZD $2,500 and NZD $15,000, depending on their study duration.

Postgraduate students may also receive between NZD $2,500 and NZD $15,000. This amount will be applied to their tuition fees for one or more years, depending on the details of their study programme.

Details inform that applicants for the 2025 University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship must meet several requirements. They must be;

While unconditional offer means the university has offered a place to the student with no conditions attached, meaning they have already met all requirements for admission.

Additionally, this requirement also includes students who are accepted into pathway programs—such as programs designed to help students improve their English skills or complete foundation courses—before they can begin their main degree studies.

Reports inform that the application process for the University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship is straightforward but requires timely submission. Applications can be made at any time, but decisions are typically made within 8 to 12 weeks.

However, applications received within 4 weeks of the start of any academic trimester may not be considered.

Deadline for application is set for December 31st, 2025

To apply, students must submit their conditional or unconditional offer of place along with their application.

They will also need to explain their reasons for wanting to study at the University of Waikato and how they plan to serve as global ambassadors for the institution.