The Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship for China (prior to 2023 named the University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship) was established in 2015 to promote educational opportunities, foster internationalisation and support talented international applicants who are enrolling as new students into undergraduate or postgraduate programmes1 at the University of Waikato.
This Scholarship is intended to support talented international students from China who are enrolling for the first time into undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at the University of Waikato.
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University of Waikato Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Aim and Benefits of University of Waikato Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
The Scholarships are tuition fees credits in NZD and have a value of up to $15,000 for undergraduate students and up to NZD$10,000 for postgraduate students and are awarded to applicants who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement. Successful applicants will be called upon to become global ambassadors for the University of Waikato.
Requirements for University of Waikato Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China Qualification
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of China;
- Be applying to enrol full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme1, as a new international student to the University of Waikato;
- Have received a conditional or unconditional offer of place from the University of Waikato (including a pathway offer for a degree packaged with the Certificate of Attainment in English Language; the Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies; Certificate of University Preparation; International Diploma (Business); International Diploma (Computer Science) or Diploma of Postgraduate Preparation (Pre-Masters)) at the University of Waikato);
- Have a minimum GPA-equivalency of B+ in the qualification used to gain entrance to the University of Waikato;
- Not currently be enrolled at the University of Waikato in any undergraduate or postgraduate programme not have paid fees at the time of application;
- Not be coming to the University of Waikato via a sponsoring body;
- Not be coming to the University of Waikato on a Guaranteed Credit Arrangement3,or through a study abroad or student exchange agreement;
Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Waikato Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
The Scholarships will be awarded to successful applicants who demonstrate excellent academic achievement
Application Deadline
Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of Waikato on www.waikato.ac.nz to apply
If you are new to the University of Waikato you will need to:
- Complete an Application to Enrol BEFORE you can have access to apply for Scholarships and Awards (This application is not a commitment to study here at the University of Waikato and can be withdrawn or updated at any time).
If you are a current student or already have a Waikato account you will be redirected to the MyWaikato screen:
- Create an account and Log in to MyWaikato
- Click on the ‘Scholarships’ tab and select the scholarship you wish to apply for from the list of scholarships at the bottom of the page.
Once you are ready, click on the 'Apply Now' button below and continue with your application/s.
Closing Date: Applications for 2024 can be submitted at any time
For more details visit: University of Waikato website.
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