The University of Waikato is announcing an Entrance Undergraduate International funding for talented students who demonstrate excellent academic achievement and strong potential. The program is open for the academic year 2019-2020.
The aim of The grant is to promote educational opportunities, foster internationalization, and support talented onshore international students.
The University of Waikato is a comprehensive university in Hamilton, New Zealand with prestigious international rankings. It offers a wide range of qualifications from undergraduate certificates, diplomas, and degrees through to postgraduate research.
Why study at the University of Waikato? At this university, candidates can get lifelong support from the careers center and suitable work experience. They can also get the opportunity to work with Research Institutes and Research Centers to build active chapters across the world.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2020
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Waikato
- Department: NA
- Course Level: Undergraduate
- Award: Up to NZD$10,000
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: Not known
- Nationality: International Students
- The award can be taken in New Zealand
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Candidates from all over the world are eligible for this application .
- 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:
- Not currently be enrolled at the University of Waikato
- Not have paid fees at the time of application
- Be applying to enroll for the first time in an undergraduate degree at the University of Waikato
- Have studied in a New Zealand high school, be an international student who has completed Year 13 and who complies with the requirements of Immigration New Zealand (INZ) for the full tenure of the Scholarship
- Gain University Entrance and achieve at least a Merit endorsement at NCEA Level 3, or equivalent
- Not be classified as a domestic student (see clause 6.3.e)
- Have received a Conditional or Unconditional Offer of Place from the University of Waikato
- In the year of tenure, be commencing a full-time programme of study of at least 120 points.
How to Apply
- How to Apply: Applications for the opportunity must be received through the online system.
- Supporting Documents: Applicants must upload the following as part of their online application:
a) Their conditional or unconditional offer of place from the University of Waikato
b) A personal statement that sets out the following (on the template provided):
Established in 1964, University of Waikato is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Hamilton (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Waikato. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Tauranga. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, New Zealand, University of Waikato (UoW) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Waikato (UoW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 55 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this New Zealand higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.