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University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship

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Auckland, New Zealand
Fees

Award value

See below

Fees

Funding type

Fee waiver/discount

Fees

Deadline

21 October 2026

Fees

Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

The University of Auckland

Number of awards

50 per year (avg)

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees

More details on the scholarship

Up to NZ $10,000 for either postgraduate study and undergraduate study.

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

In Person

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full Time

Intake year

All intakes

Other criteria

Academic excellence

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Not subject specific

Study level

Undergraduate

Subject area(s)*

Not subject specific

Study level

Postgraduate

Other eligibility requirements

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.

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Academic excellence

Selection criteria

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.

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

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.

Application deadline

21 October 2026

Contact Institution

Contact the institution for more details on the application process, eligibility, and any other information about the scholarship and courses offered.

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