Scholarships
The University of Waikato and our partners provide various scholarship and award options to help students cover fees and living expenses, as well as to foster academic and research excellence.
School leavers
Learn more about the school leaver scholarship opportunities available.
Postgraduate study
Information about the scholarship opportunities available for postgraduate students.
International students
We have a range of scholarships to support international students.
Funded research projects
Our academic staff advertise research projects that come with funding.
External funding
Lots of funding opportunities are available from external organisations.
Prizes
Find out more about the prizes offered in various subject areas.
Summer Research Scholarship Programme
The Summer Research Programme provides promising undergraduate, final-year honours and first-year master’s degree students enrolled in taught papers, with the opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of research.
International scholarships
Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme
The Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship is one of the University’s top scholarships for school-leavers.
Student life
As a Waikato student, you'll become part of our diverse community, made up of people with different cultures, ages, ethnicities, ideas and goals. Whether you're studying in Hamilton or Tauranga, our welcoming and vibrant atmosphere, range of clubs and social events, and fully equipped campuses will provide everything you need for your university journey.
Accommodation
We have accommodation options available for both our Hamilton and Tauranga campuses. Our Halls of Residences offer a home-away-from-home environment with full support, catered options and the opportunity to make lifelong friends. We also have homestay options for those under 18 years old and accommodation available over the summer break.