The Scholarships were established in 2002 and are funded by The University of Auckland.

The main purpose of the Scholarships is to recognise and reward academic excellence, all-round ability and leadership potential among New Zealand students wishing to enter an undergraduate degree programme at The University of Auckland.

• The Scholarships will be offered to students who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of over two years standing, currently in Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school and intending to enrol in a full-time degree programme at The University of Auckland in the following year.
• The initial basis of selection will be outstanding academic ability based on results at Level 2 or higher in the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) or an equivalent qualification, as well as demonstrating leadership potential, all-round ability and achievement in cultural and sporting abilities and motivation to attend a research-led University. To hold the Scholarship, the awardee must gain at least 80 credits at Level 3 or Level 4 NCEA with a substantial proportion at Excellence, or an equivalent standard in another qualification for University Entrance.

How do students apply?
Applications by way of a form close with the Scholarships Office on 10 September of the year preceding the award. If the closing date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, applications will be accepted up to 5pm on the next working day.

Application form (Excel version)
Regulations and application form (PDF version)

Decision makers
The Scholarships will be awarded by the University of Auckland Council upon the recommendation of a Selection Committee comprising the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (or nominee), Pro Vice-Chancellor (Equal Opportunities) (or nominee), and three members of the academic staff.

How and when do students learn of the decision?
Applicants will be notified by 31 October.

What conditions are attached to acceptance of this award?
As a condition of tenure recipients will be required to undertake a full-time degree programme of study at The University of Auckland and maintain a grade point average of 6.000 in each year of study. The University of Auckland Council has the power to terminate or suspend a Scholarship if it receives an unsatisfactory report on the progress of a Scholar from the Director/Head of the Department in which the recipient is enrolled. The Scholarship may not be held concurrently with a University of Auckland Chancellor’s Award for Top Maori and Pacific Scholars, a University of Auckland Alumni Scholarship or a University of Auckland Jubilee Award. However, it may be held with any other award or grant as long as a) the terms of that award or grant permit and b) the University of Auckland Council is informed and approves. The University of Auckland Scholarships must be taken up within eighteen months of their award. If a student enrols at another tertiary institution in New Zealand, the Scholarship award will lapse.

• Recipients will be provided with academic mentoring during their first year at The University of Auckland. A condition of the scholarship is that students agree to a minimum of three mentoring interviews in their first year of study.
• The Auckland region is defined as being between Warkworth to the North and the Bombay Hills to the South.
• Students not attending University directly after completing Year 13 (eg. travelling overseas for a GAP year) are required to apply for this Scholarship whilst currently in Year 13.
• For the purposes of this Scholarship the recipient's grade point average (GPA) is based on all the courses they undertake in each year of study. A GPA of 6.000 is equivalent to a B+.

Who else has information about this award?
School career advisors.

The Scholarship Office
The University of Auckland

Private Bag 92019
Auckland
New Zealand

Phone: 0800 616263
Email: scholarships@auckland.ac.nz

Application form (Excel version)
Regulations and application form (PDF version)