History
In 1956 a handful of Hamiltonian locals decided they wanted their own university. It seemed reasonable. New Zealand had four universities that had been established in the main centres since the end of last century.
Education
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Te Piringa - Faculty of Law
- School of Maori and Pacific Development
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Waikato Management School
- Waikato Pathways College
Research
The Research & Enterprise Office supports the University of Waikato's research activities and the process of creating value from research discoveries and innovation. We work with both University researchers and external partners, including government, industry and community organisations, to extend research capability and broaden partnership opportunities that foster collaborative research, the implementation of research findings, and knowledge and technology transfer.
Career
Career Development Services is a free service for all students and alumni of the University of Waikato. We are here to guide you during your study and help you find the best pathway after you have completed your studies. We can help you develop your CV, cover letter and job searching skills, as well as give you career guidance. There are a range of resources available for you via our Careers Office.
University of Waikato Key Statistics & Highlights
- #281 Ranking
- 143 Masters
- 59 Scholarships
- 565 Academic Staff
- 10,617 Students
- 3,504 Students (int'l)
- 6,264 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
University of Waikato Overview
University of Waikato Scholarships
University of Waikato Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Waikato. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for South-East Asia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for South-East Asia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for South-East Asia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for South-East Asia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for South-East Asia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for South-East Asia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for South-East Asia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for South-East Asia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for South-East Asia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Grant
Various benefits
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Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Grant
15000 NZD
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Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for South-East Asia
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for South-East Asia
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for South-East Asia
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for South-East Asia
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for South-East Asia
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for South-East Asia
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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University of Waikato Student Reviews & Awards
4.4
Based on 22 reviews
- 5 Star 11 Reviews
- 4 Star 9 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.5
- Student Diversity 4.5
- Quality of Student Life 4.2
- Career Development 4.3
My time at the university was very enriching.
I really enjoyed my time at the university. The professors were knowledgeable and always willing to help, and the curriculum was engaging with a good balance of theory and practical work. I particularly appreciated the hands-on projects and opportunities to collaborate with classmates, which helped me develop both academically and personally. The campus environment was welcoming, though some facilities could be updated to enhance the learning experience. Overall, it was a very positive and rewarding experience that prepared me well for my future career.
Great courses and student life
The University of Waikato has good course structures and lecturers. I found that my papers were well organized and presented so that I could easily understand. The lecturers are also very dedicated and I felt that they often went out of their way to help myself or my classmates when we were struggling. Furthermore, there is great campus life including student activities, restaurants and clubs, which make the university feel like a great place to spend time with friends and colleagues. Overall, I would recommend the University of Waikato as a place of study and am myself going to return to complete my masters.
Forefront of innovative education
Exemplifying a culture of originality woven into its academic fabric, this institution stands at the forefront of innovative education. Its visionary strategies in teaching and exploration ensure learners are endowed with the essential aptitudes to succeed in a constantly shifting landscape. With cutting-edge infrastructure and a serene campus environment, it offers a enriching space nurturing holistic progress.
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University of Waikato Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 6.7% New Zealand
Top 10.9% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
281
By TopUniversities
Dropped 46 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | 235 | 281 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
401
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 401 | 401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
701
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Climbed 100 places compared to 2024
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | 801 | 701 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 713 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
We have a number of support services available to our students, including study and learning support, career development services and health and wellbeing services.
Housing services
The University of Waikato provides accommodation services to assist you in matters relating to your accommodation during your university study. We can help you find accommodation suited to your needs, provide advice on tenancy matters, plus lists of houses, flats, rooms and boarding options.
Accommodation in Hamilton is really affordable, and there are many options to choose from. Choosing the right accommodation option for you is an important part of undertaking university study. We have a wide range of accommodation options. You can choose to live on campus in one of our halls of residence, or you can choose to live off campus in private accommodation.
Library services
A wide range of formats are collected and shelved within the general and focussed collections. The catalogue location information will tell you where to find specific items in our libraries.
- General Books
- General Journals
- Archives and Manuscripts
- DVD and CD Collections
- Law Collections
- Tauranga
ICT services
The University network allows staff, students and guests to use wired or wireless connections.
Medical services
As a Waikato student based in Hamilton, you have access to low-cost consultations and prescriptions if you register with our on-campus Student Health Service.
There's also a Health Centre on the Tauranga campuses but there's no need to register for the service.
Campus life
Our main campus is located in the vibrant, multicultural city of Hamilton. On campus, you'll find a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and a number of services and facilities, including our state-of-the-art student centre, fantastic sporting facilities, a number of cafes and eateries, car parking and subsidised bus services.
Sports facilities
Offering a range of excellent facilities, including New Zealand’s largest university sports fields, a vast network of sports clubs and events, and a number of high performance programmes and scholarships, there are heaps of ways to get involved in sport at Waikato!
Student clubs
- Nexus - Waikato's free student magazine
- NZACE - NZACE is a non-profit organisation that promotes co-operative education to education providers, business and industry and government in New Zealand.
- PLSA - PLSA is a valuable and positive platform for Pacific Law students to establish bonds and networks with a wide range of pacific peoples.
- Te Mana Ākonga - Te Mana Ākonga is the National Māori Tertiary Students Association.
- Te Whakahiapo - Te Whakahiapo fosters a whānau atmosphere to appropriately manage Māori issues.
- WESMO - Waikato Engineering Student Motorsport.
- WULSA - The Waikato University Law Students' Association executive are able to provide you with advocacy, support and representation services.
Accreditation
The academic excellence of our programmes is internationally recognised with triple-crown accreditation status from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, earned by less than 1 percent of the world's business schools.
University of Waikato Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
New Zealand Country
Hamilton City
#2 Branch Campus
New Zealand Country
Tauranga City