Gallaghers proud to support University of Waikato
Hamilton's Gallagher family has a long history of supporting the University of Waikato.
Our donors
Our donors are alumni, staff, former staff, and members of the community passionate about helping the University of Waikato succeed.
Major donors
Business leader gifts $500k
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony Falkenstein's support enables overseas business exposure for management students.
Rhodes Scholar, Distinguished Alumnus and CEO supports students at the University of Waikato
One of the University of Waikato’s most successful alumni is now proud to be giving back to his alma mater.
Organisational supporters
Foundation’s support crucial for aspiring singers at Waikato
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation is one of the leading funders of Te Pae Kōkako – The Aotearoa New Zealand Opera School (TANZOS).
Braemar Charitable Trust's support to further health aims at Waikato
Students studying health at the University of Waikato will be able to apply for several new scholarships from 2021.
Tower pledges support to Bachelor of Climate Change degree
Kiwi insurer Tower has pledged $45,000 to support students studying a Bachelor of Climate Change.
Creating exciting opportunities for women in STEM
A leading research and product development company is providing opportunities for women in STEM.
Support for Hillary Scholars from like-minded human resources company
Human resources experts Everest provide pro bono personal development support to the University's Hillary Scholars.
Alumni supporting students at Torutek
A technology start-up in Hamilton made up of Waikato grads is now supporting students with a summer intern scholarship.
Decades of support from DV Bryant Trust
One of Hamilton's longest-running philanthropic trusts has been a key supporter of the University for decades.
Aligned values makes for a great partnership
Orbit World Travel Hamilton and the University of Waikato have enjoyed a partnership of more than 20 years.
A long history of support from Waikato Graduate Women
The Waikato Graduate Women Trust has launched many ventures that provide support to the wider University community.
ASB and Kordia support memorial scholarship at Waikato
ASB and Kordia are supporting a memorial scholarship at the University.
Encouraging more women in tech with new scholarship
Packet capture technology firm Endace is funding two undergraduate scholarships for women in tech.
Scholarships and prizes
Artemis Scholarship breaks down barriers to study
Alumnus and donor Victor Li supports an annual scholarship to remove financial barriers to university study.
A hand up with education
Nancy Caiger believes strongly that those who receive a helping hand in life should pay it forward, when they can.
Alumnus gives back to Waikato
One of the University of Waikato's original Blues Awards recipients is now one of its supporters.
Thomas Pay-it-Forward Scholarship
Jay Thomas' scholarship aims to alleviate some of the financial pressure students can face during study.
Bequests and memorial gifts
Remembering Catherine Silverstone
A prize fund has been established in memory of the life and career of alumna and literature academic Dr Catherine Silverstone.
Bequest boosts sustainability research
A $500,000 bequest made by the late Dr Zena Daysh has furthered sustainability research at Waikato.
Generous couple's legacy still felt at Waikato
Waikato farmers and philanthropists Bill and Joan Flower have left a legacy of support for agribusiness at the University of Waikato.
Bequest supports Pacific students
A bequest from philanthropist Edna Money supports Pacific students to develop their leadership potential.
Michael Baldwin Scholarship supports international students
Former staff member, the late Michael Baldwin, supports international students to transition to univeristy study through an annual scholarship.
Remembering Tom Shaw
The Shaw family remember brother Tom with a gift to support biological sciences students.
Broad family's support continues to help Waikato students
Established in 1983, the Broad Memorial Fund continues to help students at Waikato.
Flagship WSU scholarship still helping students years on
A scholarship set up to remember 1993 WSU president John Houstoun is still going strong today.
Environmental planning prize in Luke O’Dwyer’s name
A yearly prize is established from the Luke O’Dwyer fund.
Art donation for all to enjoy
A significant art donation made to the University of Waikato will allow people in the community to enjoy a piece by Len Castle, an award-winning New Zealand potter.
Donors come full circle
Graduates, and now donors, Jan and Mike Tennant have arranged a bequest to the University to support scholarships and football.