University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship

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The University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious opportunity for students from all over the world—excluding New Zealand and Australia—to study in New Zealand. This scholarship aims to attract high-achieving international students to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the University of Auckland, a top-ranked global institution.

The University of Auckland is strongly committed to sustainability through its research, collaborations, teaching, and operations. It has been designated as the official hub for United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 – Quality Education under the UN Academic Impact initiative.

Scholarship Overview:

Host Country: New Zealand
Host University: University of Auckland
Scholarship Location: Auckland
Study Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s
Funding Type: Partial (up to NZD 10,000 towards tuition fees)
Number of Scholarships: 50
Duration: One academic year (2 semesters)
Opening Date: September 11, 2025
Closing Date: October 23, 2025 (for Semester One 2026 and Quarters 1 & 2 2026)

Benefits of the University of Auckland Scholarship in New Zealand:

A scholarship amount of up to $10,000 for tuition fees will be given.
Available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Opportunity to explore a vibrant city in New Zealand.
Chance to study in a foreign country for one

Eligibility Criteria for the University of Auckland Excellence Scholarship Program:

Applicants applying must:

- Be an international student.
- Be a new student who has received an admission offer letter or an English Language Academy student who has received a conditional or unconditional offer of admission.
- Be enrolled or enrolled in the Summer Start International Program who has received a conditional or unconditional admission letter.
- Be enrolling or enrolled full-time in a Postgraduate Diploma, master’s degree, or undergraduate degree.
- Have GPE at least 6.00.
- Inform the scholarship office about all the scholarships, awards, and grants that the applicant is receiving other than this scholarship.
- Meet the merit criteria for this scholarship.
- Not be citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia.
- Be enrolled in “on-campus” programs.
- Payback full fees if they do not complete at least 2 semesters at the University of Auckland after selection.
- Follow all the regulations of the scholarship.

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Available Fields of Study:

Applicants can choose from a wide range of disciplines offered by the University of Auckland, including:

Arts
Business
Creative Arts and Industries
Education and Social Work
Engineering
Law
Medical and Health Sciences
Science

Documents Required for the University of Auckland Scholarship Program:

Certified copies of academic transcripts.
Identity document (National ID Card).
Valid Passport.
Any other supporting document needed to travel to New Zealand.

How to apply for the University of Auckland International Student Scholarship Program:

Send the application to the Scholarships Office.
A committee will access the applications.
The scholarship will be awarded by the University of Auckland on the recommendation of the selection committee.
Sign in using your student ID number and passport.
Fill in the online application form.
Upload all the required documents.
Apply.