2025 New Zealand Excellence Awards for India at University of Waikato

The New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) is a unique scholarship scheme designed exclusively for Indian students. They are a joint initiative of Education New Zealand and New Zealand's eight universities which are among the best in the world. As per the QS World Rankings 2025, all of them rank within the top 2% of universities worldwide.

The New Zealand Excellence Awards 2025 feature an overall package of NZ$ 260,000 offering eligible Indian students an opportunity to study at world-class New Zealand universities and experience a warm welcoming multicultural society.

• Table of Content
• About University of Waikato
• New Zealand Excellence Awards
• Aim and Benefits of New Zealand Excellence Awards
• Requirements for New Zealand Excellence Awards Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Waikato

This University is committed to delivering a world-class education and research portfolio, providing a full and dynamic university experience, distinctive in character, and pursuing strong international links to advance knowledge.

New Zealand Excellence Awards

Application Deadline	07 May 2025
Value	NZD15,000
Country to study	New Zealand
School to study	University of Waikato
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	University of Waikato
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of New Zealand Excellence Awards

Scholarship value: NZD$7,500 - NZD15,000

Requirements for New Zealand Excellence Awards Qualification

All applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years at the time of application
• Hold current citizenship of India (and not be a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand or Australia)
• Hold an unconditional offer for the one of the NZEA eligible courses
• Be residing in India at the time of the application
• Must meet Immigration New Zealand's requirements for a student visa.

UNDERGRADUATE:
Average of 75% over the best four academic subjects in the Indian School Certificate (ISC), or the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), and selected state boards: Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal with a minimum of 60% in English, or: Average of 80% over the best four academic subjects in all other state boards with minimum of 65% in English.

POSTGRADUATE:
A recognised bachelor's degree with a B-/B average equivalent, and a B/B+ average equivalent in a relevant subject if required. IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in all bands or equivalent.

Application Deadline

May 7, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Waikato on enzscholarships.communityforce.com to apply

For more details, visit University of Waikato Scholarship webpage