University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
NZ$10,000 tuition fee scholarship for outstanding international students admitted to undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at the University of Auckland (New Zealand).
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
New Zealand
Funding
NZ$10,000 toward tuition fees. Does not cover living costs.
Eligible applicants
Full-fee-paying international students (not NZ/AU citizens/PR); UG or PG; academic excellence; up to 50 awards/year; separate application after offer
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Overview
University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship is offered by University of Auckland for Undergraduate, Master’s study in New Zealand. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
NZ$10,000 tuition fee scholarship
Included
NZ$10,000 toward tuition fees. Does not cover living costs. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Academic excellence; competitive selection weighing academic record and country of origin
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
- Academic competitivenessCompetitive
- Up to 50 awards per year; competitive — submit early after receiving an offer
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- New Zealand
- AdmissionRequired
- Must hold an unconditional or conditional offer from the University of Auckland; apply for the scholarship separately after the offer
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Full-fee-paying international students (not NZ/AU citizens/PR); UG or PG; academic excellence; up to 50 awards/year; separate application after offer. University of Auckland also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Full-fee-paying international students (not NZ/AU citizens/PR); UG or PG; academic excellence; up to 50 awards/year; separate application after offer
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in New Zealand
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Full-fee-paying international students (not NZ/AU citizens/PR); UG or PG; academic excellence; up to 50 awards/year; separate application after offer. University of Auckland also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Scholarship application form (separate from admissions)
- University of Auckland admissions offer
- Academic transcripts
How to apply
- 1
Apply to the University of Auckland and receive an admissions offer
- 2
Submit a separate scholarship application at auckland.ac.nz by the October 21, 2026 deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
Offered twice a year for different intakes. 2026 deadline: ~October 21, 2026. Check the University of Auckland scholarship page for current dates.
The listed deadline is October 21, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Auckland
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is October 21, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.