Masters
Cyber Security
Open to New Zealand citizens and permanenent residents
02 Jun 2017
Full Funding, NZ$20,000 – NZ$25,000
More about this scholarship
Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarship, 2017 is open to students enrolling into Master of Cyber Security (MCS) program at the University of Waikato.
Eligibility criteria:
- New Zealand citizens and permanent residents are eligible for Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarship, 2017.
- Interested applicants must be accepted and enrolled at the University of Waikato in a full-time Maters degree.
- Applicants of Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarship, 2017 must be enrolled in either COMP592 (60 points), COMP593 (90 points) or COMP594 (120 points),
- They must take on an industry-based research project with Gallagher.
- Applicants will gain work experience with Gallagher during the research project.
- Paid employment will be discussed at the time of selection.
Selection Criteria:
- Scholarships are granted based on applicant’s academic merit.
- Applicants selection relies on the four best papers (300 level or above).
- Papers must be relevant to the area of specialization proposed for the MCS degree.
- Applicants interest in the Cyber Security is assessed.
- Applicants ability to be Innovative, entrepreneurship (previous initiatives and project work) and career aspirations are gauged.
Documents Required:
- Applicants must include their academic transcripts.
- A personal statement in one page must be submitted.
- Academic reference should be provided.
