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On this page you will find application forms as well as regulations for scholarships available for School Leavers, Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduate students. Prizes are also listed for students' information but are not open for application. Please click on one of the links below to go to the appropriate section.
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Te Piringa - Faculty of Law Graduate Scholarship
Closing : 14 Feb 2012
Level : Masters
Value : $5,000
The School of Law has, for a number of years, offered these fees Scholarships to encourage meritorious students to participate in the School’s graduate programme by assisting them with the cost of Masters tuition fees.
Applications are not restricted to graduates of the University of Waikato. Domestic and international students are welcome to apply.
* To be eligible for an award, the candidate must be eligible for admission, and enrol full- or part- time in a Master of Laws at The University of Waikato School of Law in the year of tenure.
* Applicants will be assessed primarily on academic merit. Personal and financial circumstances may also be taken into account.
Regulations PDF
Application Form PDF
Science and Engineering Masters Fees Awards
Closing : 20 Feb 2012
Level : Masters
Value : $2,000 - Fee credit
The award is a contribution towards the tuition fee component of the MSc/MSc(Tech)/ME degrees at the University of Waikato and involves a transfer of funds from the School of Science and Engineering directly to Academic Services Division (a direct fees credit). The award will only be confirmed upon enrolment in these degrees.
* The Award is intended for full time students enrolled in the School of Science and Engineering. However, part-time applicants may be awarded on a pro-rata basis.
* Awards are based on academic merit and will be determined on the basis of the candidate’s results, normally in the best four level 3 papers offered toward the degree. Greatest emphasis will be placed on those papers most relevant to the area of specialisation proposed for the MSc or MSc(Tech)/ME degree. Industry papers are excluded from consideration in all cases.
* Consideration is also given to candidates with no other means of financial support for their studies.
Regulations PDF
Application Form PDF
Kamira Henry (Binga) Haggie Scholarship
Closing : 15 Mar 2012
Level : Masters
Value : $5,000
This Scholarship was established in 1999 in recognition of the Te Piringa - Faculty of Law’s kaumatua, Kamira Henry (Binga) Haggie. Binga (as he was commonly known), was the University of Waikato Te Piringa - Faculty of Law’s foundation kaumatua from 1991- 96, when he retired from the position. In his role as kaumatua, Binga provided a great deal of support to the Faculty. He passed away in 1997.
The Scholarship is awarded to the most deserving, all-round Maori student studying at Masters level in the Te Piringa - Faculty of Law.
Regulations PDF
Application Form PDF
FASS Honours / Postgraduate Diploma Awards
Closing : 23 Mar 2012
Level : Honours, PG Diploma, First year Masters
Value : $1,500
Two closing dates each year - A Friday in March and July.
This Award is intended for students enrolling in an Honours, Postgraduate Diploma or the first year of a 240 point Masters degree in the Faculty of Arts and Social Science at the University of Waikato.
Regulations PDF
Application Form PDF
FASS Masters Thesis Awards
Closing : 23 Mar 2012
Level : Masters thesis
Value : $2,250 - $3,000
Two closing dates per year - A Friday in March and July.
This Award is intended for students enrolling in a Masters Research degree in the Faculty of Arts and Social Science at the University of Waikato in either A or B semester.
Regulations PDF
Application Form PDF
Brian Smith Memorial 499/599 Scholarship
Closing : 31 Mar 2012
Level : Honours, Undergraduate
Value : $1,500
The closing date is 31 March and 30 August each year.
The Brian Smith Memorial 499/599 Scholarship was established in 1999 by the Waikato Management School in memory of Professor BV Smith, Director of Undergraduate Studies from 1991 to 1998. The purpose of the award is to enable a 499/599 student to undertake research in a business situation. The research conducted will be towards their 499 or 599 Report of an Investigation paper.
Regulations PDF
Application Form PDF
Energy Education Trust Undergraduate Scholarship
Closing : 31 Mar 2012
Level : Honours
Value : $5,000
The Energy Education Trust Undergraduate Scholarship was established by the Energy Education Trust of New Zealand to assist students to undertake full-time study in the fields of science, economics or engineering and related fields but with a specific interest in energy as it relates to the energy needs of New Zealand.
Regulations PDF
Application Form PDF
Julia Sandford Scholarship
Closing : 31 Mar 2012
Level : Honours, Masters
Value : $2,500
Julia Sandford was a special person who entered the University of Waikato in 1965 as a student of her favourite subject - Geography - and became fully involved in campus life. She was secretary of the fledgling Student's Association and active in many events. She died of hepatitis in her third year of study in 1967 at the age of 19. This Scholarship was established in 2000 by her best friend and fellow student, Bruce Wallace and with the help of Julia's family, her many University friends and the University of Waikato Foundation.
The Scholarship is open to a student entering honours or masters level studies in geography at the University of Waikato. The scholarship may only be held once. The Scholarship shall be awarded to a candidate who demonstrates academic potential and commitment to and a focus on Geography as a field of study. Practical evidence of such commitment and focus in the form of a project or practical experience should be provided by the applicant.
Regulations PDF
Application Form PDF
Brian Perry Charitable Trust Graduate Scholarship
Closing : 31 Mar 2012
Level : Masters
Value : $5,000
The Perry Foundation Graduate Scholarship was established by the Perry Foundation in 1999 with the first scholarships awarded for 2002.
The Perry Foundation Graduate Scholarships are open to applicants who intend to enrol in the first year of a Masters degree in the School of Science and Engineering in the year of tenure.
In selecting the successful applicant(s) for the Perry Foundation Graduate Scholarship, the Selection Panel will give preference to applicants of high academic calibre who will be expected to have performed well in their Undergraduate study prior to the year of tenure of the Scholarship. Other criteria include leadership potential, involvement in team situations, sporting interests and activities, and community involvement and the applicant's role therein.
Regulations PDF
Application Form PDF
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Graduate Scholarship in Biophysics
Closing : 31 Mar 2012
Level : Graduate
Value : Up to $5,000
The Scholarships were established in 2003 by the Department of Engineering and are funded by Fisher and Paykel Healthcare. The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage graduate-level study in Biophysics at Waikato University.
The FPH Scholarship is open to students who enrol at the University of Waikato for fulltime study towards an MSc in Biophysics.
Regulations PDF
Application Form PDF
University of Waikato Masters Research Scholarships
Closing : 30 Apr 2012
Level : Masters (Final year)
Value : $12,000
Two rounds each year with closing dates of 30 April & 31 October.
The University of Waikato has for a number of years offered Scholarships to students studying at Masters level with the purpose of encouraging research at the University of Waikato by assisting with course-related costs. From 2007, the scholarship also contains a contribution towards the cost of fees.
Regulations PDF
Application Form PDF
Allied Security Scholarship
Closing : 30 Apr 2012
Level : Entrance / Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate
Value : $500
Two rounds with closing dates 30 April and 13 July.
The Allied Security Scholarship was established by Allied Security to assist students to undertake full-time study at the University of Waikato.
The Scholarship offers 6 awards of $500 annually, 3 awards in A Semester and 3 awards in B Semester (pus the potential offer of employment during the academic year and holiday period, to one successful recipient).
Regulations PDF
Application Form PDF
