University of Waikato Doctoral Catalyst Scholarship

No application required
Not open for applications at the moment
Closing Date 30 Apr 2026
Key details

Value Up to $30,000 per year for up to 30 months + domestic tuition fees and Student Services Fee

Study level(s) Postgraduate (Research)

Subject area(s) Arts, Social Sciences, Business & Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, Education, Health, Engineering, Law, Māori & Indigenous Studies, Science, Environment

This Scholarship is available for all subject areas.

This new scholarship offers financial support to outstanding doctoral researchers who are currently enrolled in the mid to late stages of a higher research degree at the University of Waikato. Applicants must have demonstrated exceptional research success, commensurate with their degree stage, throughout research outputs, research leadership and collaboration, and contributions to the wider research community.

Before you submit a formal application to enrol, be sure to read the doctoral application process.

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently enrolled in the mid to late stages of a higher research degree at the University of Waikato. 

How to Apply

  1. Read the guidelines

    Please ensure you read the regulations before you commence the application process.

  2. If you are new, complete an application to enrol

    You will need to do this BEFORE you can have access to apply for Scholarships and Awards.

    Application to enrol

  3. Apply using MyWaikato

    Once you have an account, log into MyWaikato and click on the ‘Scholarships’ tab to see the list of available scholarships

    Apply now

Note: If you are a current student or already have a University of Waikato account you will be redirected to the MyWaikato screen. Log in to MyWaikato, select the ‘Scholarships’ tab and choose the scholarship you wish to apply for from the list at the bottom of the page.