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University of Waikato Research Masters Scholarship 2026

Awarded by University of Waikato

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to NZD 15,000

Eligible Courses

Subjects offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Waikato

Provider

University of Waikato

Last Verified On

09 Jul 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Research Masters Scholarship provides financial support for excellent students undertaking a master’s thesis in any discipline at the University of Waikato.

Eligibility for the University of Waikato Research Masters Scholarship:

  • Be enrolled or intending to enrol full-time in their first master's degree with a 90- or 120-point thesis (593 or 594).
  • Have made contact with a potential thesis supervisor at the University of Waikato.
  • Be one of the following:
    • NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Resident Visa holder
    • Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident living in NZ
    • International student who has completed (or will complete) 120 points at a NZ university by the application deadline
  • May have already started their thesis (stipend will be adjusted based on time remaining).
  • Part-time applicants are eligible but will receive a reduced scholarship value.

Application Process:

Students must submit an application form to the university to be eligible for the scholarship.

Value of the Scholarship:

The Scholarship will have a value of up to NZD 15,000 with the value dependent on the thesis type and points enrolled in at the time of beginning study and throughout the tenure of the scholarship.

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2

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3

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4

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5

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  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at University of Waikato. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

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  • The deadline of University of Waikato Research Masters Scholarship 2026 is Expired.
  • University of Waikato Research Masters Scholarship 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • University of Waikato Research Masters Scholarship 2026 is offered for Subjects offered by the university.
  • University of Waikato Research Masters Scholarship 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • University of Waikato Research Masters Scholarship 2026 is offered by University of Waikato.
  • University of Waikato Research Masters Scholarship 2026 covers Partial Funding, up to NZD 15,000.