Te Paewai o te Rangi: The University of Waikato Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Not currently accepting applications

Value: Up to $30,000 over three years

Study Level: Entrance/School Leaver

Subject Area: Any

Closing Date: 31 August 2023

Te Paewai o te Rangi: The University of Waikato Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement was established to contribute to the University’s Vision of achieving excellence, distinctiveness and international connectedness.

Te Paewai o te Rangi can be translated to mean the water horizon.  It is the place where the ocean meets the sky, and where the sun sets and rises every day.  This is the transition point where Tāne traveled on his quest to ascend into the heavens and to suspend the stars in the sky.  Metaphorically, Te Paewai o te Rangi describes a person’s journey to achieve excellence.  It is the pathway to the stars; an unending pursuit to reach the pinnacle of your desires which in the case of this Scholarship is education and knowledge.

Te Paewai o te Rangi is also a pathway where the terrestrial becomes the celestial and people move on to a higher state of being and understanding.  It is a point where change occurs and people push the boundaries and go beyond the norm. It is fitting therefore that this Scholarship provides a platform for outstanding students to strive for excellence in a programme of study at the University of Waikato and to reach the stars.

Please ensure you read the 'Guidelines on Applying for School Leaver Scholarships' before you commence the application process.

For school leavers who are intending to enrol full-time (120 points) in an undergraduate degree in 2024. Candidates must have achieved NCEA Level 2 with Excellence (or equivalent) and must show exceptional leadership qualities and be actively involved in community initiatives. Candidates may be taking a gap year in 2023.

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for Scholarships and Awards (This application is not a commitment to study here at the University of Waikato and can be withdrawn or updated at any time).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.