All entry-level and first-year scholarships and awards at a glance
If you have the will to succeed at The University of Auckland, we want to help you get there. Check out the faculty boxes below to learn about all the scholarships available for entry-level and first-year students.
| Scholarship name | Qualifications | Duration | Value per annum | Application closing date |
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| The University of Auckland Scholarships | Academic excellence, all-round ability and leadership potential among students wishing to enter a full-time undergraduate degree programme | 3 years | Tuition & compulsory fees + $2,500 or $5,000 + 2 fares home | 2 September |
| Download the regulations and application form (227KB PDF) | ||||
| The University of Auckland Chancellor's Awards for Top Māori and Pacific Scholars | For top Māori and Pacific school leavers wishing to enter a full-time undergraduate degree programme | 3 years | Tuition & compulsory fees + $2,500 or accommodation in first year | 2 September |
| Download the regulations and application form (231KB PDF) | ||||
| The University of Auckland Alumni Scholarships | NZ citizen or permanent resident, entering first year of any full-time undergraduate degree programme. Academic achievement and financial hardship | Minimum duration of undergraduate programme of study | $2,500 tuition fees or living assistance | 2 September |
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Download the regulations and application form (223KB PDF) NB: By nomination only, one nomination per school |
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| The University of Auckland Jubilee Awards (School leavers) | Academic merit and financial need among students wishing to enter a full-time undergraduate degree programme | 3 years | $2,000 | 2 September |
| Download the regulations and application form (223KB PDF) Application forms will be available in June 2011 | ||||
| Energy Education Trust Undergraduate & Honours Scholarship | Undergraduate or Honours Year in Science, Economics, Engineering and related fields | 1 year | $5,000 | 31 March |
| Download the regulations and application form (224KB PDF) | ||||
| The University of Auckland Jubilee Awards (Non-School leavers) | Academic merit and financial need among students wishing to enter a full-time undergraduate degree programme | 3 years | $2,000 | 1 November |
| Download the regulations and application form | ||||
| Sanders Memorial Scholarship | Child of member of Mercantile Marine or Navy entering first year of any full-time undergrad. degree programme | 3 years | $900 | 30 November |
| Download the regulations and application form (363KB PDF) | ||||
Forms for these scholarships are also available from the Student Information Centre, +64 9 373 7599 ext 87494, scholarships@auckland.ac.nz.
| Scholarship name | Qualifications | Duration | Value per annum | Application closing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Siteman Scholarships | Students who have attended Hawkes Bay secondary schools for the two years prior to the Year 13 external examinations. First year full-time undergrad. programme. | 4 years | $300 | Nominated, no application required |
No application form necessary
| Scholarship name | Qualifications | Duration | Value per annum | Application closing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Memorial Scholarship | Members of the Armed Forces or children of service people undertaking an agricultural course of study at a New Zealand university. | 1 year | $500 | 1 December |
| Seafarers Union Scholarship | Members of the Maritime Union of New Zealand (Inc), or of the New Zealand Seafarers Union Inc or of the New Zealand Seamens Union Industrial Union of Workers, who are or were by occupation seafarers or the children or grandchildren of any member. | 1 year | $5,000 | 1 December |
| Sullivan Scholarship | Students intending to enrol in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences for a degree in Medicine. | 1 year | $600 | 1 December |
| KiwiRail Group Undergraduate Scholarship | Children of KiwiRail/ONTRACK employees undertaking a first undergraduate degree or diploma at a New Zealand university or polytechnic or college of education. | 1 year | $2,000 | 1 December |
Forms and information for these scholarships are available from Universities New Zealand.
| Scholarship name | Qualifications | Duration | Value per annum | Application closing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Arts Ngāti Whātua o Ōrakei Undergraduate Scholarships | Ngāti Whātua o Ōrakei students studying a BA or BA conjoint | 1 year | $4,000 | 1 November |
| Sir Robert Jones Scholarship in Philosophy | BA majoring in Philosophy | Up to 3 years | $2,000 | 31 July |
| Lissie Rathbone Scholarships | Available to 2 students with best academic results in English and History in final year of high | 3 years | $300 | Nominated, no application required |
| Jean Heywood Scholarship | Past pupils of Epsom Girls' Grammar intending to enrol in Mathematics or Statistics for 1st year degree programme. | Up to 3 years | $2,000 | 10 September |
The forms for these scholarships are available from the Student Information Centre, +64 9 373 7599 ext 87494, scholarships@auckland.ac.nz
| Scholarship name | Qualifications | Duration | Value per annum | Application closing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZICA CA Scholarship | Year 13 | 2 years | $5,000 | 31 October |
| NZICA ACA Scholarship | Year 13 | 2 years | $5,000 | 31 October |
| NZICA AT Scholarship | Year 13 | 2 years | $5,000 | 31 October |
The forms for these scholarships are available from the NZICA website.
| Scholarship name | Qualifications | Duration | Value per annum | Application closing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Architects' Scholarship | First year of undergraduate architecture degree programme (to assist students within the region of the Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Institute of Architects) | 1 year | $2,000 | 31 March |
The form for this scholarship is available from the Student Information Centre, +64 9 373 7599 ext 87494, scholarships@auckland.ac.nz.
| Scholarship name | Qualifications | Duration | Value per annum | Application closing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Centennial Music Festival Scholarship | Under 25 and intending to enrol for a full-time Music programme | 2 years | $500 | 30 September |
| Pears-Britten Scholarship in Singing | Intending to enrol for full-time Music programme in Performance | 1 year | $1,200 | 30 September |
| Sagar-Vandewart Scholarship for String Players | Under 25 years enrolled or eligible for full-time performance programme in the stringed orchestral instrument | 1 year | $600 | 30 September |
| Spring Scholarship for String Players | Eligible to enrol in performance on a stringed instrument | 1 year or more | Up to $1,000 | 30 September |
| Winifred Stiles Viola Scholarship | Eligible to enrol in full-time music performance programme in viola | 1 year or more | $700 | 30 September |
| Swedlund Music Bursary | First year of performance course in violoncello | 1 year | Up to $3,500 | No application required |
| George Turner Wilson Music Trust Scholarships - Junior Awards | Enrolled in the single study scheme and intend to enrol full-time in the School of Music in a later year | 1 year | $2,500 | 31 March |
Forms for these scholarships are available from the School of Music, Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87409



