University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship 2026

University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship 2026

The University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship 2026 provides full funding up to NZD 30,000 per year, plus domestic tuition fees and Student Services Fee coverage, for PhD candidates. The scholarship is open to all nationalities and the application deadline is 10 August 2026.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: New Zealand Citizen, New Zealand Permanent Resident, New Zealand Resident Class Visa holder, Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident domiciled in New Zealand, or International student. Additionally, applicants must have submitted a complete application to enroll and received an Offer of Place into an approved doctoral qualification, normally intend to study full-time, and not be employed by the University of Waikato.

• Be one of the following: New Zealand Citizen, New Zealand Permanent Resident, New Zealand Resident Class Visa holder, Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident domiciled in New Zealand, or International student
• Have submitted a complete application to enroll and received an Offer of Place into an approved doctoral qualification
• Normally intend to study full-time at the University of Waikato
• Not be employed by the University of Waikato

Benefits

• Up to NZD 30,000 per year for up to 36 months
• Domestic tuition fees
• Student Services Fee coverage

Application Process

Submit scholarship application materials as part of the doctoral enrolment process, including academic references and supporting documentation. Apply for the University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship 2026