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Fee waiver/discount
21 October 2026
Undergraduate, Postgraduate
The University of Auckland
50 per year (avg)
Up to NZ $10,000 for either postgraduate study and undergraduate study.
All International
Applicable to all genders
In Person
Only selective applicants are considered
Full Time
All intakes
Academic excellence
The main purpose of the Scholarships is to attract new international students of high calibre to enrol in undergraduate and postgraduate taught study of one year or more at the University of Auckland.
To be eligible for Scholarship consideration, an applicant must i) be an international student, ii) be either a new student who has received a conditional or unconditional offer of admission, or an English Language Academy (ELA) student who has received a conditional or unconditional offer of admission, or a student enrolled, or enrolling, in the Summer Start International programme who has received a conditional or unconditional offer of admission and iii) be enrolled, or enrolling, full-time in either a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) or masters degree, or an undergraduate degree (applying with overseas secondary or post-secondary qualifications), or a UoA: Your Way Master of Engineering Project Management programme, or a UoA: Your Way Master of Civil Engineering programme at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Students who have already commenced study at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, excluding study in the Summer Start International programme; students who have undertaken any tertiary level study in New Zealand, excluding a student exchange programme; or students enrolling in a Business master programme in the Graduate School of Management (GSM), excluding the Master of Applied Finance, the Master of Business Analytics, and the Master of Supply Chain Management, are not eligible to apply for this Scholarship. A grade point equivalent (GPE) of at least 6.00 is required for Scholarship consideration.
Students are shortlisted based on their
The basis of selection will be academic merit, the quality of the letter of application and endorsement by the applicant’s referee. The Selection Committee may also consider the applicant’s country of origin, and how the intended programme of study aligns with the University’s strategic aims.
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
Scholarship applications will usually open around six weeks before the closing date. Please read the regulations carefully to be sure you are eligible before you apply.
21 October 2026