Evelyn Stokes Memorial Doctoral Scholarship

The Evelyn Stokes Memorial Doctoral Scholarship was established in 2008 and is supported by funds held by the University of Waikato Foundation. Dame Evelyn Stokes was a Professor of Geography and the longest-serving member of the academic staff at the University of Waikato. Evelyn’s early interest in Māori and historical, educational, and gender perspectives in geographical inquiry helped develop geographical knowledge that was exceptional nationally and internationally. This Scholarship commemorates Evelyn’s commitment to social justice and transformative politics expressed through indigenous, historical, social, and environmental perspectives in human geography. The Scholarship is offered periodically when funds allow, and it is expected the last year of offer will be 2026.

For doctoral candidates currently enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in either Geography or Environmental Planning, in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Waikato.