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

All

The Freemasons NZ Fund of Benevolence
Freemasons Scholarships are available to all students without restrictions of gender, ethnic background, creed or age; and who

· Have a good academic record;
· 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.
For more information see The Freemasons Charity website

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
Several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students with the purpose of furthering international understanding among people of different countries.
For more information see www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/

Varies

Varies

All

Institute of International Education.
Various scholarships and grants for students studying for a short period overseas.
For more information see www.iie.org

Varies

Varies


China

Fred and Helen Hanan Endowed Scholarship in Chinese Studies
Scholarship to support one academic year of study at a Chinese university where Chinese is the main language used in teaching
For more information see www.auckland.ac.nz/scholarships

$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
Travel grants allocated by the French Embassy in Wellington to students wishing to study in France.
For more information see:
www.ambafrance-nz.org or write to
culture.france@atrix.gen.nz

€2000

31 December

France

Hexagone Principal Scholarship
From 2009 one Hexagone applicant each year will be awarded with this scholarship (postgraduate studies).
For more information see:
www.ambafrance-nz.org or write to
culture.france@atrix.gen.nz

€12 000

31 December

Germany

Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) grants
A range of grants for international students wishing to study at German universities
For more information see www.daad.ac.nz or contact:
Dr Yannick Müllender
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88931
Email: daad@auckland.ac.nz

Varies

Varies

Germany

Baden-Württemberg Scholarship
Scholarships for between 4-11 months study at a German University in the state of Baden-Württemberg.
These scholarships are available to students studying any subject and only a minimal knowledge of German is required.
For more information, contact the international office of the German university you want to apply to or see http://www.landesstiftung-bw.de/

€400-1200 per month
depending on qualification

31 March

Japan

Japan Student Services Organisation (JASSO) Scholarships
A range of scholarships for international students wishing to study at Japanese universities.

For more information see www2.jasso.go.jp

Varies

Varies

Japan

JASSO Short-Term Students Exchange Promotion Program
Scholarship is available for exchange students studying at Japanese partner universities on a short-term basis from about three months to one year.
For more information see
www2.jasso.go.jp

Monthly stipend: ¥80,000 per month up to 12 months
Relocation allowance: ¥150,000
upon arrival only

Varies

Japan

Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship
This scholarship is available to those wishing to pursue an intensive course of Japanese language and an introduction to Japanese studies.
For more information see
www.nz.emb-japan.go.jp/

Varies

12 March

Japan

Heiwa Nakajima Foundation:
Invited Foreign Scholarship Students Program
One student (Japanese major, undergraduate), who has already been accepted to one of 360° Auckland Abroad's exchange universities in Japan, will be eligible to receive a scholarship from this foundation.
Selection is handled by the School of Asian Studies.

Preparation allowance ¥200,000

Monthly stipend ¥120,000
Round-trip airfare between NZ and Japan

Varies

Japan

The Asia :NZ Travel Grants to Japan
These grants are for students who have been accepted on an exchange programme to Japan and are designed as a contribution towards travel costs.
For more information (including application form) please see www.asianz.org.nz/opportunities/educating-asia/students/japan-travel-grants

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
These scholarships are for students travelling to Japan under a formal exchange agreement, who have not been awarded a JASSO (formerly AIEJ) or similar scholarship.

Download the application form

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)
TBC for Round 2 (departure in October).

Korea

Korea University: Auckland KU Study Abroad Scholarships
Guaranteed for the top Auckland student accepted to Korea University.
Selection is based on academic performance.
For more information see www.korea.edu/

Varies (around US$1000)

Semester 1 30 January
Semester 2 30 July

Korea

Korea University : Global KU Study Abroad Scholarships
Scholarships available to undergraduate students accepted as exchange or Study Abroad students at Korea University
For more information see www.korea.edu/

Varies (around US$1000)

Semester 1 30 January
Semester 2 30 July

Korea

Korea University : U21 Scholarships
Guaranteed for all Auckland students accepted to Korea University.

US$500 for semester exchanges
US$400 for summer school

Semester 1 30 January
Semester 2 30 July

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
Scholarship for members of Asia:NZ Young Leaders Network wishing to study at National University of Singapore for exchange.
For more information see the Asia :NZ website.

Airfare or portion of living expenses

November for the next year

Sweden

Guest Program Scholarships, The Swedish Institute
Scholarships for postgraduate students wishing to study Swedish language and literature for a short period in Sweden.
For more information see www.si.se

SEK8,000
per month

31 January

UK

University of Leeds WUN Scholarship
Students applying to Leeds for an academic year or semester study are eligible to apply for a Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) travel award. Awards of £500 are made after arrival and are payable in sterling into a UK bank account.
For more information and application see Leeds 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.
For more information, see the University of Connecticut website.

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

 

 

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