University of Waikato GEMS Scholarship 2025 for Undergraduate Students

The University of Waikato GEMS Scholarship was established in 2018, to promote educational opportunities, foster internationalisation and support talented international students of the GEMS Education Network in the opportunity to study at undergraduate level for the first time at the University of Waikato

Up to three scholarships with a value of up to NZD$10,000 each will be awarded annually to successful applicants from any of the GEMS Education Network schools (www.gemseducation.com) who demonstrate excellent academic achievement, and the potential to become global ambassadors for the University.

• Table of Content
• About University of Waikato
• University of Waikato GEMS Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Waikato GEMS Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Waikato GEMS Scholarship 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.

University of Waikato GEMS Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Waikato GEMS Scholarship

The Scholarship will have a value up to NZD$10,000 and will be determined by the nominator at the time of nomination. The amount offered will be based on criteria such as, but not limited to, total available funding, grades, financial need, number of credits enrolled, number of applicants, period of enrolment and chosen degree programme

Requirements for University of Waikato GEMS Scholarship Qualification

• To be eligible for nomination, nominees must: B
  • Be a current student of a school of the GEMS Education Network OR have graduated from a GEMS school within the last 12 months;
  • Not currently be enrolled at the University of Waikato;
  • Not have paid fees at the time the nomination is received;
  • Be applying to enrol for the first time in an undergraduate level programme at the University of Waikato;
  • Not be classified as a domestic student; 1.1.6. have met the University of Waikato’s English language requirements for admission;
  • Have received a conditional or unconditional Offer of Place from the University of Waikato;
• To maintain eligibility, recipients must:
  • In the year of tenure, be commencing a full-time programme/s of study;
  • Be residing in New Zealand for the tenure of the scholarship; The University of Waikato GEMS Scholarship Last updated: 6.7.2022
  • Not be coming to the University of Waikato via a sponsoring body1 ;
  • Not be coming to the University of Waikato on a Guaranteed Credit Arrangement2 ,or through a study abroad or student exchange agreement

Application Deadline

How to Apply

No application is required. The Scholarship is by nomination of the Regional Manager – International Office who will check that the nominated recipient meets the eligibility criteria below, and will then seek agreement from the Director – International before sending the nomination form to [email protected] .

For more details, visit University of Waikato Scholarship webpage