Annual Appeal: Celebrating 60 years of excellence
We've come a long way in 60 years; imagine what we can achieve in the next 60. With just 60 seconds of your support, you can help shape our future. Take a minute; donate to our Annual Appeal.
Help Shape the University's Next 60 Years
Donate to Scholarships
Your support can help remove financial barriers that prevent many students from reaching their goals. By donating to scholarships, you’re not just offering financial support—you’re enabling students to unlock opportunities and shape their futures.
Donate to Healthcare
Our healthcare sector is facing a critical workforce shortage. Your donation enables our nursing, pharmacy, and midwifery students to focus on their education and training, preparing them to deliver the healthcare needs of our communities.
Donate to Research
From technology to sustainability, healthcare to AI, our researchers are driving cutting-edge innovation across a wide range of fields. Your support will empower these brilliant minds to continue their groundbreaking work, shaping a better tomorrow.
Message from our Vice-Chancellor
When you chose to study at the University of Waikato, you were following in the footsteps of a community of visionaries who fought hard for the establishment of a progressive, independent institution that recognised the value of learning.
In 2024, the University's 60th year, our students are following in your footsteps, walking the paths you helped pave. Now, more than ever, New Zealand needs its young people to realise and live their potential, and for universities to support them in making an impact.
Our Annual Appeal plays a pivotal role in helping our community to stay at the forefront of generational knowledge, improving our economy, creating new industries, and ensuring the sustainable development of our environment.
Please consider supporting our community by making a donation during our appeal. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will help to ensure the sustainable future of our people.
Prof. Neil Quigley
Vice-Chancellor