WMS International Exchange Scholarships
R EGULATIONS 2016-17
1.
Purpose
1.1.
These Scholarships have been established to enhance the awareness and foster interest in
exchange programmes offered by the University of Waikato. Ten Scholarships are awarded
each year to:
2.
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encourage students to participate in exchange programmes;
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provide financial support to students approved for exchange programmes; and,

promote exchange destinations most relevant for management.
Eligibility
2.1.
A candidate must:
2.1.1. have completed at least one year of study at the Waikato Management School and
be eligible to apply for exchange programmes;
2.1.2. have been accepted into a University of Waikato exchange programme;
2.1.3. apply to recommended institutions (seee appendix A);
2.1.4. be a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand; and,
2.1.5. be a full-time student at the Waikato Management School.
3.
Value
3.1.
The values of the Scholarships (in NZD) are as follows:
3.1.1. Europe $2,500;
3.1.2. USA, Canada, and Mexico $2,000; and,
3.1.3. Asia $1,500.
4. Application
4.1.
The deadlines for applications are 13 March 2016 for B Semester 2016 exchanges and
17 July 2016 for A Semester 2017 exchanges.
4.2.
When completing the online Scholarship applicaiton, each applicant must upload:
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a personal statement using the template stipulated in the online application form; and,
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a brief CV (of no more than three pages in length).
5. Selection Criteria
5.1.
5.2.
The awards are offered on the basis of:
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academic performance;
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perceived benefits of the exchange programme; and
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reasons for choosing a particular institution and/or country.
Preference will be given to students who have achieved a minimum of A- grade average in
the last two semesters.
WMS International Exchange Scholarships Regulations
WMS International Exchange Scholarships
6. Selection Panel
6.1.
The Selection Panel will comprise the Waikato Management School’s Acting Dean, Associate
Dean International, Student Centre Manager, and Scholarships Committee member (or
nominees).
6.2.
The Selection Panel may refrain from making a recommendation if it finds no candidate of
sufficient merit.
6.3.
All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
6.4.
The Selection Panel’s decision is final and no further correspondence will be entered into
following the selection meeting.
7. Awarding
7.1.
Successful applicants will be advised of the offer of a Scholarship within six weeks of the
closing date.
7.2.
The offer of a Scholarship must be accepted by the date indicated in the letter of offer. If a
candidate declines a Scholarship, or does not take it up, the Selection Panel may offer the
Scholarship to another applicant.
7.3.
A Scholarship shall be taken up in the semester for which it is offered.
7.4.
Receipt of the Scholarship will be conditional on acceptance into the exchange programme.
7.5.
Any exception or variation to these arrangements must be approved by the Selection Panel.
8. Other Conditions
8.1.
The Scholarship may be held with any other bursary, scholarship or award, provided that the
regulations of the other award allow this.
8.2.
The Scholarships Committee may terminate a Scholarship at any time and recoup any funds
awarded, if it is not satisfied, that the recipient is following the required programme or is
otherwise complying with the conditions governing the Scholarship and/or the regulations of
the University of Waikato.
8.2.1. The holder of a Scholarship shall have the right to appeal to the Education
Committee against any decision to terminate the award.
8.3.
By accepting a Scholarship, a recipient agrees to participate in any publicity concerning the
Scholarship arranged by the University of Waikato.
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WMS International Exchange Scholarship
Appendix A
Recommended Institutions for International Exchange Scholarships are listed below. This list will be
updated from time to time:
Country/Area
Canada
Institution
University of Calgary
University of Victoria
Simon Fraser University
Queen’s University
Dalhousie University
China
Renmin University of China
Tongji University
Shanghai International Studies University
Denmark
Copenhagen Business School
England
Lancaster University
University of Bath Management School
Durham Business School, University of Durham
France
Ecole Superieure de Commerce et de Management (ESCEM)
EuroMed Management School
Toulouse Business School
Germany
Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Faculty of Business, City University of Hong Kong
Japan
Kansai Gaidai University
Senshu University
Korea
Yonsei University
Malaysia
University of Malaya
Mexico
Tec de Monterrey, Mexico City
Universidad de las Americas, Puebla (UDLA)
Netherlands
University of Maastricht
Norway
Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH)
BI Norwegian School of Management, University of St. Gallen
Scotland
University of Strathclyde Business School
Singapore
Nanyang Technological University
Sweden
Jonkoping International Business School
Taiwan
National Chengchi University
University of California (Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Riverside, San Diego, Los
Angeles, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara)
University of Hawaii
USA
University of Virginia
University of Tulsa
Arizona State University
Babson College