Interested in studying in New Zealand? If yes, then go ahead and apply for the NZ School Leavers Scholarship for International Students designed by the University of Waikato.

This funded program is available for international students who are enrolling for the first time in an undergraduate program at the University of Waikato.

The University of Waikato, informally Waikato University, is a comprehensive university in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a satellite campus located in Tauranga. It is a consistent climber in the most prestigious international rankings.

Why at Waikato- This University is committed to providing world-class education and research portfolio, providing a complete and dynamic university experience, specialized in character, and strong international links for advance knowledge.

Application Deadline: 15 January each year

Brief Description

University or Organization: University of Waikato
Department: NA
Course Level: Undergraduate degree
Award: Up to NZD$10,000
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: Varies
Nationality: International students
The award can be taken in New Zealand

Eligibility

Eligible Countries: International students can apply for this scholarship.
Acceptable Course or Subjects: The sponsorship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university.
Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:

• For international students completing Year 13 at an NZ high school in 2019 and intending to enroll full-time in an undergraduate degree at UoW in A Semester 2020.
• Must be applying to enroll for the first time in an undergraduate degree at the University of Waikato
• Candidates must achieve at least NCEA Level 3 with Merit (or equivalent).
• Holders must have received a Conditional or Unconditional Offer of Place from UoW by the Scholarship closing date in order to be eligible for consideration.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: For applying, aspirants are recommended to take admission in the undergraduate degree coursework at the university. After being registered, claimants can apply for this education award.
• Supporting Documents: As part of the application, you need to submit a final report/dissertation/thesis within 12 months of the studentship closing date.
• Admission Requirements: For taking admission, claimants are needed to meet the entry requirements of the university.
• Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Benefits

• The Scholarship will have a value of up to NZD$10,000 and will be applied directly to the recipient’s tuition fees for their chosen program/s of study once their enrolment is completed.
• The tenure of the Scholarship is one year.
• The Scholarship may be taken up in A Semester only, in the year of the award.

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