The University of Waikato Computer Science Undergraduate Scholarship is designed to help current New Zealand high school students study Computer Science or Software Engineering at the University of Waikato.
Benefits
Each beneficiary will receive $5,000 in two equal cash instalments sent directly to them, provided they remain eligible (see to clause 2.3).
- $2,500 will be paid after A Trimester’s withdrawal deadline.
- $2,500 will be paid beyond the withdrawal date for the B Trimester if the recipient passes all A Trimester papers.
Scholarship Courses
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Mathematics
Requirements
- Be currently enrolled in either Year 12 or Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school;
- Be intending to enrol full-time (a full-time academic year comprises 120 points) in one of the following undergraduate degrees at the University of Waikato for the first time in the year of tenure1:
- BCompSc;
- BSc(Hons) majoring in  Computer  Science;
- BE(Hons) majoring in  Software Engineering; and
- Be eligible for domestic fees status (i.e., be a NZ Citizen, NZ Permanent Resident, NZ Resident Class Visa holder, or Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident domiciled in NZ) or an international student
Selection Process
Selection is based on:
- Examination results of each applicant participating in the  Computer  Science Undergraduate Scholarship examination.
- Applicants who show sufficient proficiency in the subject may also merit placement in more senior papers.
To remain eligible for the Scholarship, students must:
- To apply, meet entry requirements and be accepted into one of the undergraduate degrees listed under clause.
- Enrol full-time in the year of tenure (120 points, usually eight papers).
- For more information on enrolment, visit the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences website.
The examination is coordinated through the School of Computer Science – for any questions about the exam contact cms@waikato.ac.nz.
The examination is normally offered through the applicant’s school. There are two ways a school can participate:
- Run a computer science lesson including programming and encourage the entire class to take the exam. This strategy is typical in Hamilton’s large schools.
- Encourage students with a strong interest in programming to study independently and allow them to take the exam at school or the University of Waikato. This method has attracted successful students from across the Waikato, as well as Northland, Auckland, New Plymouth, and Wellington.
Every year, schools offer information about the Computer Science Scholarship Examination as well as application forms. If your school did not receive an information pack and you have any questions, please email cms@waikato.ac.nz.
Method of Application
Click Here to Apply
- Please ensure that you read the Guidelines for Applying for School Leaver Scholarships before beginning the application process.
- If you are new, fill out an application to enrol. You must complete this step before you may apply for Scholarships and Awards: Application to Enrol
- Once you’ve created an account, log onto MyWaikato and select the ‘Scholarships’ option to view the list of available scholarships: Apply now.
Note: If you are a current student or already have a University of Waikato account, you will be taken to the MyWaikato screen. Log in to MyWaikato, choose the ‘Scholarships’ button, and then select the scholarship you want to apply for from the list at the bottom of the page.
