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University of Waikato
University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship
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Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- admission Offer of Place in an eligible doctoral qualification at the University of Waikato
- Not open to: admission No Offer of Place by the relevant scholarship-round deadline
- Not open to: enrolment Commenced enrolment in the eligible degree before the scholarship-round closing date
- Not open to: degree Already holds a doctoral degree or equivalent qualification
- Not open to: 2
- degree Research component is a thesis, dissertation, or research project making up at least 25% of one year of the e…
- degree At least Second Class, First Division
- degree Minimum A- GPA
+1 more requirements
- Strong academic credentials; readiness for independent research; potential for proposed research to generate …
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- citizenship New Zealand
- New Zealand permanent resident
- New Zealand Resident Class Visa holder
- citizenship Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident
- residence New Zealand
- International students
- degree Completed Bachelor with Honours
- degree Completed Masters degree with a significant research component
Not open to: Do not have an Offer of Place by the relevant scholarship-round deadline; Have commenced enrolment in the eligible degree before the closing date of the scholarship round; Already hold a doctoral degree or equivalent qualification; Already been considered twice
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Agriculture and environment, Arts and humanities, Business and economics, Computer science and IT, Engineering, Law, Mathematics and statistics, Medicine and health, Natural sciences, Other, Social sciences
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- Living allowance of up to NZ$33,000 a year for up to 36 months, plus domestic tuition fees and the Student Services Fee.
- Duration
- 2-3 years
- Host country
- New Zealand
- Host institution
- University of Waikato
What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
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Apply On waikato.ac.nz
How to apply
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- Find a suitable University of Waikato supervisor or research project in your area of interest using Staff Profiles or PhD Opportunities. Required Open this official step
- Email the potential supervisor to discuss your proposed research and its fit with their interests and projects, and seek their agreement to supervise you. Required
- After a supervisor formally agrees to supervise you, obtain their Invitation to Apply, which they send by email. You need this invitation to proceed with the application. Required
- Prepare the Application to Enrol materials using the PhD and Higher Research Degree Application Checklist. Identify at least one agreed University of Waikato supervisor and provide contact details for two Academic Referees willing to be contacted. Required Open this official step
- Submit the Application to Enrol through the MyWaikato Application Portal. Upload the requested documents, provide evidence of the Invitation to Apply, and supply the contact details of your two referees. Required
- After applying for enrolment, submit the doctoral scholarship application through MyWaikato. You can provide supporting commentary and include academic and professional references; an Offer of Place is required for scholarship consideration. Required
- Deadline
- 31 October 2026
- Deadline notes
- Earlier 2026 rounds: 31 January, 30 April, and 31 July. Applications are considered in four rounds each year.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Applicants need an Offer of Place by the relevant scholarship-round deadline and normally require a minimum GPA of A-. Applicants must not already hold a doctoral degree or equivalent. The scholarship application is made as part of the doctoral enrolment process. Approved part-time arrangements adjust the award proportionally. The scholarship may not cover health insurance, relocation, research expenses not otherwise funded, or personal living costs above the stipend.
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