University of Waikato Academic Pathway Doctoral Scholarship

$40,000 a year plus fees for Māori and Pacific doctoral candidates who will study at a university other than Waikato, to grow the pipeline into academic careers.

Closes

Closes 31 January 2027

Who can apply

Applicants of Māori and/or Pacific descent who are NZ Citizens or permanent residents and will be enrolling full-time in a doctoral qualification — specifically to undertake part or all of their study at a university other than the University of Waikato, aimed at growing the pipeline of Māori and Pacific academics.

Whakapapa

Māori and/or Pacific descent

Residency

New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident enrolling full-time in a doctoral qualification at a university other than the University of Waikato

Study level

Doctoral

Amount

$40,000 per annum plus domestic tuition fees and other compulsory fees

Funding route

Scholarship

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Tauira & researchers

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Checked 17 September 2026

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