Other funding
This is not an exhaustive list, and we encourage you to consult the University’s Scholarships website and the BreakOut database of awards, scholarships and grants.
Scholarships and awards
BreakOut
|
Country |
Description |
Value |
Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
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All |
The Freemasons NZ Fund of Benevolence
· Are a New Zealand citizen or hold Permanent New Zealand Residency; · Demonstrate good citizenship and community involvement; and · Show leadership potential. No connection with Freemasonry is required. |
There are seven Freemasons Postgraduate Scholarships valued at $10,000 each and twenty-five Freemasons Undergraduate Scholarships valued at $6,000 each. |
|
|
All |
Rotary International - Ambassadorial Scholarships
|
Varies |
Varies |
|
All |
Institute of International Education. |
Varies |
Varies |
|
|
Fred and Helen Hanan Endowed Scholarship in Chinese Studies
|
$10,000 |
|
| Denmark |
Aalborg University: Institutional Travel Scholarship These scholarships are intended to help support students who are interested in studying at Aalborg University for one or two semesters. There is a maximum of two scholarships per year. Students will get a refund of their travel expenses on arrival at Aalborg University by presenting an invoice, a receipt and a copy of their return ticket (APEX, economy, etc.) Immediately after returning home the student must send the original ticket to Aalborg University. The scholarship is available for students enrolled in any programme taught in English at Aalborg University. Application procedure: Students must be nominated for a Travel Scholarship by the Auckland Abroad Office. Please indicate your interest when you apply for the Auckland Abroad programme. You will also need a letter of recommendation from one of your professors. |
The maximum travel scholarship amount will be 8,000 DKK | 1 October for spring semester and 1 May for fall semester |
|
France |
Hexagone travel grants
|
€2000 |
31 December |
|
France |
Hexagone Principal Scholarship
|
€12 000 |
31 December |
|
Germany |
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) grants
|
Varies |
Varies |
|
Germany |
Baden-Württemberg Scholarship
|
€400-1200 per month |
31 March |
|
Japan |
Japan Student Services Organisation (JASSO) Scholarships
For more information see www2.jasso.go.jp |
Varies |
Varies |
|
Japan |
JASSO Short-Term Students Exchange Promotion Program
|
Monthly stipend: ¥80,000 per month up to 12 months |
Varies |
|
Japan |
Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship
|
Varies |
12 March |
|
Japan |
Heiwa Nakajima Foundation:
|
Preparation allowance ¥200,000 |
Varies |
| Japan |
The Asia :NZ Travel Grants to Japan
|
Up to $1500. There are 5 grants available a year. | 3 May 2010 for 2010/11 Japanese academic year. |
|
Japan |
Sasakawa Fellowship fund for Japanese language education
For more information see http://sasakawa.massey.ac.nz/ugscholarships.htm |
The size of the scholarship awarded to successful applicants will depend on the strength of their application, the length of their exchange and the level of other funding they have secured. |
30 November for Round 1 (departure in April) |
|
Korea |
Korea University: Auckland KU Study Abroad Scholarships
|
Varies (around US$1000) |
Semester 1 30 January |
|
Korea |
Korea University : Global KU Study Abroad Scholarships
|
Varies (around US$1000) |
Semester 1 30 January |
|
Korea |
Korea University : U21 Scholarships
|
US$500 for semester exchanges |
Semester 1 30 January |
|
Mexico |
Government of Mexico Scholarships Scholarships for postgraduate students who hold New Zealand citizenship wishing to study in Mexico. For more information see http://becas.sre.gob.mx and following the link to ‘Scholarships for Foreigners’ |
Varies |
7 August |
|
Singapore |
Asia :NZ Singapore Scholarships
|
Airfare or portion of living expenses |
November for the next year |
|
Sweden |
Guest Program Scholarships, The Swedish Institute
|
SEK8,000 |
31 January |
| UK |
University of Leeds WUN Scholarship
|
£500 | Students starting in September– August 31st Students starting in January– December 15th |
| UK |
The University of Exeter Student Exchange Scholarship Students applying to Exeter for an academic year or semester study are eligible this Scholarship. The Scholarship range from £500 to £1000. The scholarship will be awarded to the student upon arrival and registration at Exeter. To apply please contact aucklandabroad@auckland.ac.nz |
£500 - 1000 | |
| USA | The University of Connecticut offers one Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) grant each year to U21 students who come to UConn on exchange for at least one semester. For more information, see the University of Connecticut website. |
Up to US$4,000 for summer research costs ($500 for research expenses and a $3,500 stipend to cover living and travel expenses) | Beginning of February |
| USA |
The University of Connecticut offers one Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) grant each year to U21 students who come to UConn on exchange for at least one semester. |
Up to US$500 for research expenses during the academic year | 1 April |
| USA |
International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS) The University of Texas Arlington offers a International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS) to exchange students. Eligibility is based on academic merit and financial need. More information and application form. |
Scholarship amounts will be based upon financial need, academic merit and length of intended study at UTA. | April 4th, 2011 for all summer, fall, and academic year programs |



