StudyLink, Scholarships, and Funding for Global Experiences
Get the low down on tuition fees, budgeting, funding and more.
Having a global experience is without a doubt life-changing, but we understand that the financial element can be overwhelming. This page helps to break down the costs involved and outlines what funding options you may have. Most students fund their global experience through a combination of scholarships, StudyLink and personal savings.
StudyLink
Eligibility for allowances and loans is based on the duration and total EFTS of your programme (i.e. full-time status).
While our global internships are non-credit bearing, if you are able to arrange credit through your division, you could also be eligible for student loan and/or student allowance support while on your programme.
Scholarships and Awards
There are several Division-specific scholarships available for you to apply for as part of your Global Experience application. Make sure you read through the Eligibility and Regulations for each scholarship.
Applying for Divisional scholarships is done on the same timeline as your Global Experience application. You will need to apply for these through your MyWaikato portal. Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and then ensure you get your scholarship application in at the same time you get your Global Experience application in.
The Global Experiences Travel Award is an initiative to support students with travel costs associated with their exchange programme. While tuition fees remain the same during your exchange, we understand that international travel can be expensive.
For students applying now to undertake an exchange in A Trimester 2027, five awards of $2,000 each will be available for those accepted to the following partner institutions:
Recipients will be selected based on the quality of their application and may be invited to participate in a brief interview as part of the selection process.
Conditions apply.