Overview
Up to 50 new international undergraduate, postgraduate diploma and master's students can receive up to NZ$10,000 toward compulsory University of Auckland tuition fees for 2027 study.
Complete scholarship details
The University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship is a one-year tuition contribution for high-calibre new international students. For the Semester 1 / Quarter 1–2 2027 intake, applications open 9 September 2026 and close 21 October 2026. The scholarship contributes up to NZ$10,000 toward compulsory tuition fees and up to 50 awards are available annually.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be international students and new to eligible University of Auckland study, normally holding a conditional or unconditional offer before applying. Eligible study includes full-time undergraduate degrees, postgraduate diplomas and master's programmes covered by the scholarship regulations. Applicants should confirm all exclusions and admission conditions in the current regulations.
Tips for this scholarship
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- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
Verified on the current University of Auckland scholarship page: 2027 Semester 1 cycle opens 9 September 2026, closes 21 October 2026, offers up to NZ$10,000 toward compulsory tuition, and is for new international undergraduate/PGDip/master's students.
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