The University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious opportunity to attract high-caliber international students to pursue bachelor’s or postgraduate studies at the esteemed Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.

Key Details and Dates

Application Open:

• Semester 1/Quarter 1/Quarter 2 intake: 11 September 2025
• Semester 1/Quarter 1/Quarter 2 intake: 23 October 2025

Application Deadlines:

• Semester 2/Quarter 3/Quarter 4 intake: 30 January 2026
• Semester 2/Quarter 3/Quarter 4 intake: 1 April 2026

Funding Type: Tuition fee support

Host Institution: University of Auckland

Eligible Countries: Open to international students

Eligible Gender: Male/Female

Target Group: New international undergraduate and postgraduate students

Field: All disciplines

Study Level: Undergraduate, PGDip, or Masters programs

Number of Opportunities: Up to 50 scholarships available

Duration: 1 Year

Host Country: New Zealand

Benefits and Financial Aids

Successful candidates will benefit from a scholarship of up to $10,000 towards compulsory tuition fees for either postgraduate or undergraduate study.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the International Student Excellence Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be new international students enrolling in undergraduate degrees, PGDip, or master’s programs.
• They should have a conditional or unconditional offer of admission and be enrolled full-time in an eligible program at the University of Auckland.
• The basis of selection is academic merit, quality of the application letter, and endorsement by a referee.
• Other factors considered for selection include the applicant’s country of origin and alignment of the intended program of study with the University’s strategic aims.
• The scholarship may not be held concurrently with certain other specific scholarships but can be held with others as long as regulations permit, and the University of Auckland Council is informed and approves.
• The University of Auckland Council reserves the right to amend or vary the scholarship regulations.

Selection Process

• A selection committee will review and score all applications, and notify applicants of the outcomes approximately eight weeks after the deadline.
• A Selection Committee of university representatives recommends scholarship awardees to the University of Auckland Council.
• Awardees must accept their scholarship offer by the prescribed date to secure their scholarship.
• Scholarship funds are credited towards compulsory fees in the first semester of study at the University of Auckland after confirmation of enrolment.
• Awardees must be enrolled full-time for at least two semesters of study at the University of Auckland.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should follow these steps to apply:

• Read the scholarship regulations thoroughly to ensure eligibility.
• Enter the “Apply now” button and complete the online application form.
• Ensure you have completed all sections of the applications by the specified deadline.
• Monitor the application status and wait for notification of the outcomes.

Apply Now

For more information about the scholarship, please visit the official University of Auckland website. For additional assistance or inquiries, applicants can refer to the University’s online help and support center, AskAuckland. Address any technical issues or errors by contacting the Student Support Team.

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