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Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarships at University of Waikato 2025

Awarded by University of Waikato

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · NZD 20,000

Eligible Courses

Computer Science, Mathematics

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Waikato

Provider

University of Waikato

Last Verified On

09 Jun 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

University of Waikato - Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarships in New Zealand is open to students enrolling in the Master of Cyber Security (MCS) program at the University of Waikato.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants may come from any nationality.
  • Applicants must be commencing enrolment during A Trimester 2025 in one of the following as part of the Master of Cyber Security (MCS) at the University:
    • a) COMPX592 – Dissertation (60-points); or
    • b) COMPX593 – Computer Science thesis (90 points).
  • Applicants must have completed the majority of taught papers for Part 1 of the Master of Cyber Security by the end of the year of application.
  • Applicants must have achieved at least a ‘B+’ GPA for their most recent 120 points of study.
  • Applicants must have a strong interest in the field of cyber security, show innovative thinking or entrepreneurship ability, and have career aspirations in the field of cyber security.

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must apply online to be considered for the scholarship. The application should include the following components:

  • Personal statement outlining the following:
    • The area of research that interests the candidate the most in the field of cyber security, and the reasons for the interest;
    • A potential research topic and its relevance to Gallagher;
    • Examples of how the candidates have demonstrated innovative thinking or entrepreneurship ability;
    • Career aspirations.
  • An academic reference attesting to the candidate's ability to succeed in the Master of Cyber Security.

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates are awarded the scholarship based on the following quotas:

  • NZD 7,000 towards the tuition fees,
  • NZD 13,000 is paid directly into the recipient’s bank account in equal monthly installments over the 12-month tenure.
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  • The deadline of Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarships at University of Waikato 2025 is Expired.
  • Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarships at University of Waikato 2025 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarships at University of Waikato 2025 is offered for Computer Science, Mathematics.
  • Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarships at University of Waikato 2025 is open for: Open to all nationals .
  • Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarships at University of Waikato 2025 is offered by University of Waikato.
  • Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarships at University of Waikato 2025 covers Partial Funding, NZD 20,000.