Auckland University Scholarships

Auckland Uni Scholarships

The major scholarships available are below- click here to get more info:

• 100 University of Auckland Scholarships awarded for academic excellence, all-round ability and leadership potential of students wishing to enter a full-time undergraduate degree programme. The scholarships are for three years and pay tuition fees and up to $5000 per year for students living outside of the Auckland area.

Applicants are assessed on the basis of their year 12 results. As a general guideline, applicants should have achieved NCEA Level 2 with at least an excellence endorsement or have achieved a UCAS Tariff of at least 300 or have a predicted IB score over 40 points. In addition applicants will have displayed leadership potential, all round ability and achievement in cultural and sporting activities, commitment to the wider community and motivation to attend a research-led university. In the past the University has awarded up to five University of Auckland scholarships to students at any one school.

• 44 University of Auckland Chancellor’s Awards for Top Maori and Pacific Scholars, awarded for three years. The award is for tuition fees and $2,500 per year; some students will be selected to receive accommodation payments in their first year instead.

Applicants are assessed on the basis of their year 12 results. In addition the basis of selection will be demonstrated cultural participation in Māori or Pacific contexts, all-round ability, leadership potential, motivation to attend and likelihood to succeed at a research-led university.

• 22 University of Auckland Alumni Scholarships awarded for academic achievement and financial hardship. The award is for the minimum duration of the Undergraduate degree programme and is valued at $2,500 per year. Please can schools ensure that they only nominate ONE applicant to be considered for selection?

• 135 University of Auckland Jubilee Awards for academic merit, the potential to succeed at university and financial need. The award is $2,000 each year for three years. Students would be expected to achieve a rank score of at least 200 in NCEA or CIE or 27 in IB on entering The University in addition to showing financial need.

Students should go to the University website, Prospective students, Scholarships and awards to find information and regulations for these and other scholarships and to apply.

To apply for a scholarship, an applicant will first need to apply for admission to the University. After submitting their application to The University, applicants will be able to apply for one or more entry-level scholarships. More information about the online process is available on the Scholarships website.

Please note the closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 3 September 2014. Referees’ reports and other supporting documents must also be received by this date as late or incomplete applications cannot be accepted. This is earlier than the application closing dates for entry into university, so it is important for your students to remember this date.