Scholarships

These are some of the many scholarships available to students in the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences.  You can use the Scholarships Finder for a more comprehensive list of the scholarships available.

Evelyn Stokes Memorial Doctoral Scholarship

Closing date: This scholarship will next be opened for applications later in 2022

For doctoral candidates who are enrolled or intending to enrol full-time in a PhD in either Geography or Environmental Planning in the School of Social Sciences. The Scholarship will have a value of up to $5,000 per year for three years.

Kerby Bursary for Graduate Music Studies

Closing date: 31 Jan 2021

For domestic students who are enrolled full-time in a BMus(Hons), BA(Hons) in Music, MMus or MA in Music at the University of Waikato. The Bursary will be awarded to the most meritorious applicant and will have a value of up to $500.

Michael Caiger Memorial Scholarship

Closing date: 30 Sep 2020

For domestic students enrolled full-time in a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) in the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology, & Social Sciences (ALPSS) at second year or above. Applicants must have been enrolled full-time, for the full year, at the University of Waikato in the year preceding their application. The value of the Scholarship will be up to $7,500.

Rewi Alley Scholarship in Chinese Studies

Closing date: 31 Oct 2020

PLEASE NOTE: The Rewi Alley Scholarship is offered every two years. It’s next due to be opened for application in 2022, for awarding for 2023. This Scholarship is for domestic students enrolling/enrolled at any New Zealand university, or other institution approved by the Selection Panel. Candidates must be intending to study any aspect of life in China.

Sir William and Lady Judi Gallagher Foundation Scholarship

Closing date: 01 Mar 2022

For students who have been enrolled for at least one year in an undergraduate degree programme at the University of Waikato with a major or minor in management, engineering and/or computer science, or opera within the Bachelor of Music. Applicants must have preferably attended secondary school in the Waikato or Bay of Plenty regions. See the regulations for further eligibility criteria.