If you’re interested in pursuing your education in New Zealand, then you can apply for the Local Government funding for New Zealand and international students at the University of Waikato.
The program is open for candidates who want to study a undergraduate and postgraduate degree program at the university.
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University of Waikato Information
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
For students enrolled, or intending to enrol, in a paper (300-level or above) with a research component. Applicants must have completed at least one year at the University of Waikato.
Offered Benefits
Each successful candidate will get the amount worth up to $6,000. It will pay on two equal instalments.
Application Process
For applying, aspirants are recommended to take admission in the undergraduate and postgraduate degree coursework at the university. After being registered, claimants can apply for this education award. You need to submit a final report/dissertation/thesis within 12 months of the studentship closing date.