University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship 2023-2024 | Apply Now

Here is University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship – open for application. Interested and qualified candidates are expected to check the scholarship guidelines below for eligibility, requirement, and how to apply.

The University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship was established in 2016.
The main purpose of the Scholarship is to attract new international students of high calibre to enrol in undergraduate or
postgraduate taught study of one year or more at Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland.
Selection process
Applications are made to the Scholarships Office
A Selection Committee assesses the applications
The Scholarship is awarded by the University of Auckland Council on the recommendation of the Selection Committee.

Important Details About University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship

The Scholarship will be known as the University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship.
Up to 50 Scholarships will be awarded annually and will comprise a contribution towards compulsory tuition fees of
up to $10,000 each.
To be eligible for Scholarship consideration, an applicant must i) be an international student,) be either a new student who has received a conditional or unconditional offer of admission, or an English Language Academy

(ELA) student who has received a conditional or unconditional offer of admission, and) be enrolled, or enrolling,
full-time in either a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) or masters degree of 120 points or more, excluding masters by
thesis, or an undergraduate degree (applying with overseas secondary or post-secondary qualifications) at Waipapa
Taumaa Rau | University of Auckland.

Students who have already commenced study at Waipapa Taumata Rau |University of Auckland, students who have undertaken any tertiarty level study in New Zealand, or students enrolling in a Business master programme in the Graduate School of Management (GSM), excluding the Master of Business Analytics and Master of Supply Chain Management, are not eligible to apply for this Scholarship. 180 point masters degrees that include a thesis of 90 points or more are not eligible programmes for this Scholarship.

A grade point equivalent (GPE) of at least 6.00 is required for Scholarship consideration.
The basis of selection will be academic merit, the quality of the letter of application and endorsement by the applicant’s referee. The Selection Committee may also consider the applicant’s country of origin, and how the intended programme of study aligns with the University’s strategic aims.

The Scholarship will be awarded by the University of Auckland Council on the recommendation of a Selection
Committee comprising the Deputy Vice Chancellor Strategic Engagement (or nominee), the Director of the
International Office (or nominee), and two faculty representatives from the International Committee.
To be paid the Scholarship, awardees must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree, a PGDip or masters
programme.

The Scholarship will be paid as a credit towards compulsory fees in the first year of study at Waipapa Taumata Rau |
University of Auckland. The Scholarship may not be deferred until the following semester. A new Scholarship application will be required. As a condition of tenure, awardees will be required to enrol full-time for at least two semesters of study at Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland.

The Scholarship may not be held concurrently with a University of Auckland Vietnam Excellence Scholarship, a
University of Auckland India High Achievers Scholarship, a University of Auckland ASEAN High Achievers
Scholarship, or a University of Auckland International Business Masters Scholarship. However, the Scholarship may
be held with any other scholarship, grant or award as long as the regulations for that scholarship, award or grant
permit and the University of Auckland Council is informed and approves. It is the responsibility of the awardee to
declare to the Scholarships Office all other scholarships, awards or grant funding received and for which the awardee receives payment while also in payment for this Scholarship.

The University of Auckland Council is not obliged to make an award if it is determined there is no candidate that
meets the criteria and/or no candidate of sufficient merit.
University of Auckland Council can amend or vary these Regulations, provided that there is no departure from the
main purpose of the Scholarship.

Applicable study: Full-time enrolment in a PGDip or Masters of 120 points or more, excluding masters by thesis, or an undergraduate degree (with overseas secondary or post-secondary qualifications) by new full fee paying international students     

Opening date: 10 October 2023 (Semester One intake) and 9 March 2023 (Semester Two intake)

Closing date: 21 November 2023 (Semester One intake) and 20 April 2023 (Semester Two intake)

Tenure: One year

For: Tuition fees

Number on offer: Up to 50

Offer rate: Bi-annually

Value: Up to $10,000 for either postgraduate study or undergraduate study.

You can find answers to your questions about scholarships, awards and prizes on the University’s online help and support centre, AskAuckland.

Students Eligible for University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship

Applicants must be new international students who have received an unconditional offer, or English Language Academy (ELA) students who have received a conditional offer, of study to undertake a Postgraduate Diploma or Masters (taught) of 120 points or more, or an undergraduate degree (applying with overseas secondary or post-secondary qualifications) at the University of Auckland. Applicants should generally have a grade point equivalent (GPE) of at least 6.00.

The basis of selection will be academic merit, the quality of the letter of application and endorsement by the applicant’s referee. The country of origin of the applicant may also be considered by the selection committee.