Country: New Zealand
Program: University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
Category: Scholarship
Deadline: 1 April 2026 / 21 October 2026
Duration: One year
Funding: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Summary
The University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship supports new international students with up to $10,000 towards compulsory tuition fees. It is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate study.
According to the official page, the scholarship was established in 2016 and is intended to attract new international students of high calibre to study for one year or more at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
Eligible Study Programmes
This scholarship applies to new international students enrolling in undergraduate degrees, PGDip or masters programmes.
Funding Details
The value of the scholarship is up to $10,000 for either undergraduate study or postgraduate study. The award is specifically for tuition fees.
Scholarship Period
The scholarship tenure is one year.
Awards Available
The official page states that up to 50 scholarships are offered, with awards made bi-annually.
Application Timeline
For Semester 2, Quarter 3, and Quarter 4 intake, the opening date is 18 February 2026 and the closing date is 1 April 2026.
For Semester 1, Quarter 1, and Quarter 2 intake, the opening date is 9 September 2026 and the closing date is 21 October 2026.
Application Process
Applicants should first read the scholarship regulations carefully to confirm their eligibility. After that, they need to click the “Apply now” button and complete the online application form. The official page advises applicants to review the form early in case a reference or endorsement is needed to support the application. It also states that all sections, including request sections, must be completed by the closing date at midnight on the specified date, unless stated otherwise.
The page also recommends that applicants do not keep two different scholarship applications open within the same browser. Selection outcomes are decided by a selection committee and are usually communicated around eight weeks after the closing date.
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University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
