How to apply for a scholarship
This page describes how to apply for a scholarship at The University of Auckland.
Selection criteria
Ensure you have checked the regulations of the scholarship for which you are applying, and respond accordingly.
Application forms
Each scholarship’s application process is different. You'll find the application form on the page of the scholarship you are applying for.
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You can also get application forms from the Student Information Centre. You must return application forms to the Student Information Centre before 5pm on the advertised due date.
Student Information Centre
Room 112, The ClockTower
22 Princes Street
City Campus
Phone: +64 9 923 7494
Email: scholarships@auckland.ac.nz
Written statement
Most application forms require a one-page written statement. You should only include information relevant to the application. For example, details of proposed future study and career, any relevant work experience (interests and/or community) and achievements.
Academic record
If you have already completed some tertiary study at The University of Auckland, you don't need to provide an academic transcript with your application. However, if you have academic records from any other university in New Zealand or overseas, then you must include transcripts showing all grades with your application.
Declaration
You must include a declaration form with all University of Auckland scholarship applications. You can get the declaration form from the Student Information Centre. This form acts as your contract with the University. On the back, bank account information may be requested to facilitate the payment process should you win a scholarship.
International students
If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand or Australia, contact the International Office for information on admission, enrolment and scholarships.
University of Auckland scholarship applications are submitted to a selection committee.
The selection committee normally consists of:
- The Vice-Chancellor's nominee.
- A representative of the appropriate faculty.
- One or two representatives of the sponsor.
The selection committee makes its recommendation to the Scholarships Sub-Committee, which awards the scholarship.
Scholarships awarded by the New Zealand Vice-Chancellor's Committee go through a pre-selection process at the University before nominations are made to the NZVCC. Applications for these scholarships should be made through the Student Information Centre and/or the relevant school.
Prizes are awarded by the Scholarships Sub-Committee on behalf of The University of Auckland Council.
You don't normally need to apply for prizes—they are awarded on the recommendation of the head of the appropriate department.
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