Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarships at University of Waikato 2025

Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarships at University of Waikato 2025

This scholarship provides partial funding for international students enrolled in the Master of Cyber Security (MCS) program at the University of Waikato. The award supports research in cyber security and is valued at up to NZD 20,000.

Key Details

• Deadline: 31 Oct, 2024
• Scholarship value: Partial Funding, NZD 20,000
• Eligibility: Open to all nationalities

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants may be of any nationality.
• Must commence studies in A Trimester 2025 and enrol in either:
  • COMPX592 – Dissertation (60‑points); or
  • COMPX593 – Computer Science thesis (90 points).
• Must have completed most of the taught papers for Part 1 of the MCS by the application year.
• Must achieve at least a ‘B+’ GPA for the most recent 120 points of study.
• Demonstrated strong interest in cyber security, innovative thinking or entrepreneurship, and clear career aspirations in the field.

Application Process

Eligible candidates must submit an online application that includes:

• A personal statement covering:
  • The area of cyber security research that interests the applicant most.
  • A proposed research topic and its relevance to Gallagher.
  • Examples of innovative thinking or entrepreneurship.
  • Career aspirations.
• An academic reference confirming the applicant’s ability to succeed in the MCS program.

Value of the Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded based on the following distribution:

• NZD 7,000 toward tuition fees.
• NZD 13,000 paid directly to the recipient in equal monthly installments over a 12‑month period.

For further information and to apply, visit the official scholarship page.