Te Ara Hou Scholarship at the University of Waikato, New Zealand

  •  Bachelor, Grant
  •  20-Feb-2020
  •   New Zealand
  • $$  up to $3,000

High academic achievers from New Zealand are invited to apply for the Te Ara Hou Scholarship at the University of Waikato for the academic year 2020-2021.

The studentship is available for domestic students who want to obtain undergraduate degree coursework at Waikato. The grants support to recent school leavers who may not have planned to attend university and/or to undertake tertiary study, but whose circumstances have changed.

University of Waikato Information

University of Waikato Grants

Te Ara Hou Scholarship at the University of Waikato, New Zealand 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.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: New Zealand students
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The grant is available for an undergraduate degree program.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be worthy, candidates must:
  • Have received at least NCEA Level 3 Merit, or equivalent, at a secondary school within the past two years
  • Be aiming to enrol full-time (a full-time academic year comprises 120 points) in an undergraduate degree at the University of Waikato for the first time1 in the year of tenure;
  • Not have applied for or accepted an offer for any other University of Waikato scholarships that covers a tuition fees or accommodation credit component, unless these are specifically for financial hardship
  • Must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident

Offered Benefits

  • Every grant will have a value of up to $3,000 and will have a tenure of one year. Even if a receiver’s Fees-Free status spreads the processing of the award over more than one year.
  • $3,000 will be awarded to those with Level 3 with Excellence.
  • $2,000 will be awarded to those who receive Level 3 with Merit.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: To apply for the award, you have to enrol in the master’s degree program at the University of Waikato. After that, you can apply for the grant. Note: The closing date for online applications is 20 February each year.
  • Supporting Documents: Applicants must submit evidence of academic readiness (NCEA Level 3 results, CV, letter of motivation, transcript, passport-sized photographs, all necessary mark sheets, proof of citizenship, birth certificate, passport and permits, and a written statement in support of your application, if applicable.
  • Admission Requirements: Before admission, you need to check general entry requirements for undergraduate study.
  • Language Requirement: Candidates must have good command in the English language to study at the University of Waikato.
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