External funding opportunities
Learn about external scholarships and funding opportunities offered by government, private, and community organisations to support your study at Waikato.
Beyond the scholarships in our Scholarships Finder (opens in a new tab), many funding opportunities are offered through other organisations.
Please note – the below list is not curated on a regular basis and closing dates / values may alter each year. Be sure to check the details provided by each organisation and contact the external organisations directly for any questions.
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External scholarship databases
Generosity NZ - givME (opens in a new tab)
The University of Waikato does not provide access to the giveMe website, but you can access it from a public library that holds a subscription.
MoneyHub (opens in a new tab)
The MoneyHub scholarship directory lists hundreds of university scholarships for Year 13 students who are interested in university study.
Research Professional (opens in a new tab)
Research Professional is a tool for finding research funding. Access is automatic if you are on campus, however, if you are off campus or you would like set up search alerts, select 'Please log in to see your profile' on the right-hand side.
Large scholarship providers
The below organisations provide multiple scholarship opportunities. If you have any questions, please contact the external organisations directly.
Capstone Editing (opens in a new tab)
Capstone provides a range of grants for Australian and New Zealand students and academics.
Community Matters (opens in a new tab)
A range of funding is on offer, for organisations and individuals.
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (opens in a new tab)
Education New Zealand manages scholarships for New Zealand students studying abroad and international students studying in New Zealand.
Education Workforce (opens in a new tab)
Explore becoming a teacher in New Zealand and delve into career development opportunities within our education sector.
Fulbright (opens in a new tab)
Fulbright New Zealand promotes educational and cultural exchange between New Zealand and the United States of America.
Geoscience Society of New Zealand (opens in a new tab)
Each year the GSNZ presents awards, and recognises members for their achievements and contribution to the geosciences and multiple student awards are also available.
Health Research Council (opens in a new tab)
The Health Research Council offers generous support for health-related study, including Māori and Pacific summer studentships, Masters and PhD scholarships, post-doctoral fellowships, and funding for researcher-initiated proposals.
Māori Education Trust (opens in a new tab)
The Māori Education Trust supports Māori in tertiary education through grants and scholarships.
New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade (opens in a new tab)
These prestigious scholarships are for international students from developing countries to study in New Zealand and the Pacific.
New Horizons for Women Trust (opens in a new tab)
This charitable trust supports education, innovation and research that benefits women through their nation-wide awards.
Teach NZ (opens in a new tab)
TeachNZ scholarships focus on areas where teachers are needed. Every year they review data on teaching vacancies and trends in the teaching workforce to ensure the scholarships target areas of need.
Universities New Zealand Te Pōkai Tara (opens in a new tab)
Universities New Zealand Te Pōkai Tara administers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate awards.
WGW Educational Trust (opens in a new tab)
The Waikato Graduate Women Educational Trust, Ngā Raukura Wāhine Mātauranga o Waikato, help women further their education by providing awards funded by money raised through the hire of regalia for graduations and prize-giving ceremonies.
Zonta International Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
Jane M Klausman Scholarship: Women of any age in accounting, economics, finance, management, tech, marketing, HR, international business, or entrepreneurship. Must show outstanding potential, live/study in a Zonta district/region.