To support excellence in postgraduate research, up to 75 University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarships will be awarded each year to high-achieving candidates applying for admission to an approved doctoral qualification at the University of Waikato.
Application Deadlines
- Applications considered in four rounds each year.
- Must hold an Offer of Place before scholarship application is reviewed.
Tell Me About The Scholarship
The University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship supports excellence in postgraduate research. It provides generous financial support for up to three years, enabling doctoral candidates to focus on impactful research across a wide range of disciplines.
Which Fields are Eligible
Open to doctoral research in:
- Arts
- Business & Management
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Education
- Health
- Engineering
- Law
- Māori & Indigenous Studies
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Environment
Type
- Doctoral Scholarship | Research | International & Domestic Students | New Zealand
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled or intending to enrol in a doctoral programme at the University of Waikato.
- Demonstrate academic excellence and research potential.
- Hold an Offer of Place before scholarship consideration.
How Are Scholars Selected
- Based on academic merit, research proposal quality, and references.
- Applications reviewed in four rounds annually.
Which Countries are Eligible
- Global – open to both domestic and international students.
Where Will the Scholarship Be Taken
- University of Waikato, New Zealand.
How Many Scholars
- No set number; awarded competitively each round.
What is the Benefit of the Scholarship
- Up to NZD $33,000 per year (for up to 36 months).
- Full coverage of domestic tuition fees.
- Coverage of Student Services Fee.
How Long Will the Scholarship Last
- Up to 36 months (3 years) stipend.
- Tuition fee scholarship for the full doctoral duration.
Required Documents
- Commentary in support of scholarship application.
- Academic and professional references.
- Updated materials (CV, transcripts, research proposal).
- Offer of Place from the University of Waikato.
How to Apply
- Apply for admission to a doctoral programme at Waikato.
- Obtain an Offer of Place.
- Create a MyWaikato account.
- Log in, select the Scholarships tab, and apply for the Doctoral Scholarship.
🌐 Visit the application webpage for details
