The University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship is a valuable opportunity for international students who wish to study in New Zealand at one of the country’s top-ranked universities. This scholarship is designed to attract high-achieving students from around the world (excluding New Zealand and Australia) and support them in pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

The University of Auckland is globally recognized for its commitment to sustainability, research excellence, and quality education. It also serves as the United Nations Academic Impact hub for Sustainable Development Goal 4, which focuses on Quality Education.

About the Scholarship:

The International Student Excellence Scholarship supports students enrolling in full-time degree programs at the University of Auckland. It is awarded to academically strong students who demonstrate excellent potential in their chosen field of study.

Quick Overview

Host Country: New Zealand
University: University of Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Scholarship Type: International Student Excellence Scholarship
Study Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate Diploma, and Master’s

Benefits of the Scholarship:

• Up to $10,000 contribution toward compulsory tuition fees
• Opportunity to study at a world-class university in New Zealand
• Access to a diverse international student community
• Exposure to global learning and research environments
• One-year scholarship support for eligible programs

Available Fields of Study

Students can apply for a wide range of academic programs, including:

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

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship, applicants must:

Be an international student (not a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand or Australia)
Have received a conditional or unconditional offer of admission from the University of Auckland
Be enrolling in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate (Master’s or PGDip) program
Meet the academic merit requirements (minimum GPE 6.00 or equivalent)
Be enrolled in on-campus study
Inform the university of any other scholarships or funding received
Meet all admission requirements of the chosen program

Important Conditions:

The scholarship is awarded for one year only
Students may be required to repay the scholarship if they do not complete at least two semesters
All university scholarship regulations must be followed

Follow these steps to apply for the scholarship:

1. Apply for admission to the University of Auckland
2. Receive a student ID and offer of admission
3. Log in to the university scholarship portal
4. Find the International Student Excellence Scholarship application form
5. Complete the online application carefully
6. Upload required documents (if requested)
7. Submit before the deadline

Application Timeline – Round 1 (2026 Intake):

Opening Date: 18 February 2026
Closing Date: 1 April 2026

Round 2 (2027 Intake)

Opening Date: 9 September 2026
Closing Date: 21 October 2026

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