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Ko Te Tangata School Leaver Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Entrance |
|---|---|
| Value | $5,000 |
| Close date | Sunday, 31 August 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The ‘Ko Te Tangata’ School Leaver Scholarship, named ‘for the people’, recognises and supports top-achieving students commencing an undergraduate degree at the University of Waikato. Priority will be given to those who get “Excellence” or “Merit” endorsed at NCEA level 2 (or equivalent) at a New Zealand secondary school and/or students with demonstrated financial hardship or extraordinary personal circumstances.
Entry requirements
For school leavers who are intending to enrol full-time (120 points) in an undergraduate degree at the University of Waikato for the first time in 2026. Applicants may be taking a gap year in 2025.