University of Waikato Scholarships

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  • • 2025 New Zealand Excellence Awards for India at University of Waikato

    • The New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) is a unique scholarship scheme designed exclusively for Indian students. They are a joint initiative of Education New Zealand and New Zealand's eight universities which are among the best in the world. As per the QS World Rankings 2025, all of them rank w
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  • • University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship 2025

    • The Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship (prior to 2023 named the University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship) was established in 2015 to promote educational opportunities, foster internationalisation and support talented international applicants who are enroll
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  • • University of Waikato GEMS Scholarship 2025 for Undergraduate Students

    • The University of Waikato GEMS Scholarship was established in 2018, to promote educational opportunities, foster internationalisation and support talented international students of the GEMS Education Network in the opportunity to study at undergraduate level for the first time at the University of W
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  • • The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary 2025

    • The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary (hereafter Award) was established to support international students completing NCUK pathway programmes (www.ncuk.ac.uk) to progress to study at Waikato. An unlimited number of Awards are available to NCUK graduates who meet the below eligibility req
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  • • University of Waikato 2025 Broad Memorial Scholarship for Postgraduate Students

    • The Broad Memorial Scholarship (previously the Broad Memorial Fund till 2024) was established in 1983 in memory of Dr Jon Broad and his daughter Philippa Broad who both died in the November 1979 Mount Erebus air disaster. Mrs. Margaret Broad provided initial funds, with further donations received fr
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  • • University of Waikato 2025 Summer Research Scholarship (Up to $8,000)

    • The University of Waikato Summer Research Scholarship Programme was established in 2006 to support and enhance research at the University of Waikato by providing promising students the opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of research. Scholarships are offered in various disciplines a
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  • • University of Waikato John Allan Scholarship in Education 2024-2025 (Up to $5,000)

    • The John Allan Scholarship in Education was made possible by a donation from John Allan, the first Principal of the Hamilton Teachers’ College. John Allan held this position for twenty years until his retirement in 1979. During that time, he successfully implemented innovative teacher educatio
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  • • University of Waikato 2025 Artemis Foundation Scholarship for Undergraduate Students (Up to $7,000)

    • The Artemis Foundation Scholarship aims to alleviate some of the financial hardship students can face to continue with university study. The Scholarship was established in 2019 through alumnus Victor Li, who has gone on to undertake an MBA at the University of Cambridge in the UK and who wishes to s
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  • • University of Waikato HECS International Exchange Scholarship for Undergraduate Students 2025

    • The HECS International Exchange Scholarship was established in 2022 to increase interest and awareness in international exchange programmes that are relevant for students studying at undergraduate level in the Division of Health, Engineering, Computing and Science (HECS). Up to ten Scholarships are
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  • • University of Waikato Peter Freyberg Memorial Scholarship for Postgraduate Students 2025 (Up to $7,500)

    • The Peter Freyberg Memorial Scholarship supports students undertaking research in Education at the University of Waikato. Professor Freyberg was appointed as the first Chair of the Department of Education Studies at the University in 1966. He was instrumental in the merger between Hamilton Teachers&
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  • • D.V. Bryant Trust University of Waikato Scholarship for Returning Student 2025

    • The Scholarship is designed to assist previous recipients of the D. V. Bryant Trust University of Waikato Residential Scholarship, who have proven academic potential and for whom accommodation within a self-catered hall of residence environment in their second year or above, of an undergraduate degr
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  • • Just In: University of Waikato 2025 Taught Postgraduate Scholarship in New Zealand

    • The University of Waikato Taught Postgraduate Scholarship was established in 2012 to support students studying taught papers at postgraduate level at the University of Waikato. Preference may be given to students on a pathway to research qualifications at the University of Waikato. The number of Sch
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  • • University of Waikato 2025 Research Masters Scholarship (Up to $15,000)

    • The University of Waikato Research Masters Scholarship (formerly the University of Waikato Masters Research Scholarship) was established in 1997 as part of the University’s commitment to graduate research. The Scholarship supports students undertaking a master’s thesis at the University
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  • • Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarship 2025 at University of Waikato (Fully funded)

    • We are pleased to announce 2025 Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarship for postgraduate (taught), postgraduate (research) students at University of Waikato in New Zealand. Sir William Gallagher is a long-standing supporter of the University of Waikato and Hamilton-based G
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  • • University of Waikato International Progression Bursary 2025 (Up to NZD$10,000)

    • The University of Waikato International Progression Bursary (hereafter Award) was established in 2022, to promote educational opportunities, foster internationalisation and support talented international students to progress from undergraduate to postgraduate level for the first time at the Universi
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  • • Acorn Foundation Kenneth Perszyk Snr. Adult Learner Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students 2025

    • Acorn Foundation Kenneth Perszyk Snr. Adult Learner Scholarship provides financial assistance for adult students (40 years and over) who currently live in the Bay of Plenty area and are enrolled, or intending to enrol, at the University of Waikato Tauranga Campus in undergraduate or postgraduat
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  • • Acorn Foundation Eva Trowbridge Scholarship 2025 at University of Waikato New Zealand

    • The Acorn Foundation Eva Trowbridge Scholarship was established to financially assist adult students (25 years and over) studying at the University of Waikato Tauranga Campus. Awards are made on academic merit, financial circumstances, leadership, and contribution to the community. The Acorn Foun
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  • • The University of Waikato 2025 Maori Doctoral Scholarship (Up to $30,000)

    • The University of Waikato Maori Doctoral Scholarship was established in 2021 to support the aspirations of Maori wanting to study at the doctoral level at University of Waikato. The University acknowledges a need to offer a scholarship that attracts students who can demonstrate academic merit, but a
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  • • The University of Waikato Academic Pathway Doctoral Scholarship 2025 (Up to NZ$40,000)

    • The University of Waikato Academic Pathway Doctoral Scholarship was established in 2021 to support the aspirations of outstanding students of M?ori and Pacific descent who are committed to pursuing an academic career at the University of Waikato. The scholarship supports those with knowledge of M?ta
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  • • University of Waikato International Entrance Scholarship for School Leavers 2025 (Up to NZD$15,000)

    • The University of Waikato International Entrance Scholarship for School Leavers (formerly the International Excellence – NZ School Leavers Scholarship) was established in 2019. The Scholarship was set up to promote educational opportunities, foster internationalisation, and support talented on
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  • • University of Waikato Brian Perry Charitable Trust Undergraduate Scholarships 2025 (Up to $5,000)

    • University of Waikato Brian Perry Charitable Trust Undergraduate Scholarships is for second-year undergraduate students studying a degree in the School of Science, School of Engineering or the Waikato Management School. The Brian Perry Charitable Trust Undergraduate Scholarships were established
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  • • University of Waikato 2025 Terry Healy Memorial Award for Postgraduate Studies (Up to $5,000)

    • The Terry Healy Memorial Award was established in 2011 from donations of family, colleagues, friends and students of Professor Terry Robin Healy (1944-2010) following his untimely death from prostate cancer on 20 July 2010. The fund commemorates the major contributions Professor Healy made to the (t
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  • • University of Waikato Alumni Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students 2025 (Up to $10,000)  

    •  University of Waikato Alumni Scholarship was established to support University of Waikato Alumni to continue their academic journey by returning to study, in a new field or a higher qualification.  
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  • • Computer Science Undergraduate Scholarship at University of Waikato 2025

    • University of Waikato Computer Science Undergraduate Scholarship is to support current New Zealand secondary school students to study Computer Science or Software Engineering at the University of Waikato.  
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  • • University of Waikato R. Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust Award for Entrance and School leavers 2025 (Awards up to $10,000)

    •  University of Waikato R. Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust Award fis for new full-time undergraduate students who have attended a R. Tucker Thompson Youth Voyage in the last five years and are intending to enrol for the first time in 2025. The R Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust wa
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  • • University of Waikato Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia 2025 (Up to NZD$15,000)

    • This Scholarship is intended to support talented international students from Malaysia who are enrolling for the first time into undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at the University of Waikato. The Scholarships will be awarded to successful applicants who demonstrate excellent academic ach
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  • • University of Waikato Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China 2025 (Up to NZD$15,000)

    • This Scholarship is intended to support talented international students from China who are enrolling for the first time into undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at the University of Waikato.
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  • • University of Waikato Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India Students 2025 (Up to NZD$15,000)

    • University of Waikato Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship is intended to support talented international students from India who are enrolling for the first time into undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at the University of Waikato. The Scholarships will be awarded to
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  • • University of Waikato Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam 2025 (Up to NZD$15,000)

    • University of Waikato Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship is intended to support talented international students from Vietnam who are enrolling for the first time into undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at the University of Waikato. The Scholarships have a value of
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  • • University of Waikato Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship 2025 (Up to NZD$15,000)

    • The University welcomes applications for the Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship from international students who are new to studying at the University of Waikato, and who will be coming to study here for face-to-face study in C Trimester 2024 or in 2025. We look f