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Thinking about kicking-off your studies early? Check out the University of Auckland Kōkiri Raumati Scholarship!
This Scholarship is available to students taking part in the Summer Start, Tōia ki Waipapa and UniBound programmes beginning in January 2026.
The Scholarship covers catered accommodation in a Hall of Residence for the duration of Summer School 2026, and/or compulsory tuition fees for enrolment in either the Summer Start, Tōia ki Waipapa or UniBound programme.
Applications close on 29 October 2025. Apply now.
Closing 11 September 2025
FAME Emerging Practitioner Award
A $10,000 Scholarship to support a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme in a performing arts field. Apply now.
University of Auckland Languages and Cultures Study Abroad Award
An Award to assist undergraduate or postgraduate Arts students to undertake a period of formal study overseas. Apply now.
Closing 25 September 2025
Dr Newton Wickham CBE Elective Award in Pacific Island Health
An Award to assist an MBChB Part VI student undertaking an elective focussing on Pacific Island health. Apply now.
Henry and Marjorie Isaacs Scholarship
A $10,000 Scholarship to support a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolled full-time in Part VI of the MBChB undertaking an elective in the United States. Apply now.
New Zealand Medical Women's Association Elective Award
An Award to support a woman student who is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident enrolled in Part VI of the MBChB undertaking an elective that focuses on the health of women and children. Apply now.
Oyster Property Group Scholarship
A $5,000 Scholarship for a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolling in Year 2 or 3 of a BProp or BProp conjoint degree. Apply now.
Kool Family Nursing Award
An Award to support an undergraduate Nursing student of Pacific descent who is a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, and who is experiencing financial hardship. Apply now.
Robyn Dixon Nursing Award
An Award of up to $2,500 to support a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident who attended secondary school or kura in West Auckland who is enrolled full-time in a Bachelor of Nursing. Apply now.
Emeritus Professor John Chen Scholarship in Chemical and Materials Engineering
Scholarships of up to $10,000 each for New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents enrolled in the first year of a BE(Hons) or conjoint degree who are intending to specialise in Chemical and Materials Engineering in their Part II studies in the following year. Apply now.
Jean Heywood Scholarship
A $10,000 Scholarship for a graduate of Epsom Girls’ Grammar School enrolling full-time in an undergraduate degree in either Mathematics or Statistics. Apply now.
Jim Greatbanks Mount Albert Grammar School Engineering Scholarship
A four year Scholarship for Mount Albert Grammar School students enrolling in the first year of a BE(Hons) at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Apply now.
Closing 1 October 2025
HC Russell Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship
A Scholarship of up to $12,000 for full-time or part-time PhD study in Optometry by a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident. Apply now.
Freemasons University Scholarships
For 2026 The Freemasons Charity offers eight Post Graduate Scholarships of $10,000 each and 20 University Scholarships of $6,000 each to students attending New Zealand universities. Read more and apply at Freemasons University Scholarships 2026.
Closing 2 October 2025
Academic Career Advancement Award
An Award to cover the programmes costs for eligible doctoral students enrolled in the Academic Career Advancement Programme. Apply now.
Anne Bellam Scholarship
A Scholarship of up to $30,000 for overseas postgraduate study or $20,000 for postgraduate study in the School of Music at the University of Auckland. Apply now.
Evelyn M Harrison Scholarship
A Scholarship of up to $10,000 to support part-time and full-time domestic undergraduate or postgraduate students of Singing. Apply now.
George Turner Wilson Music Trust Scholarship - Senior Award
An Award of $2,500 to assist New Zealand citizens furthering their musical education overseas after completing a degree or diploma in Performance. Apply now.
Graeme Edwards Award in Music
An Award to support international and domestic undergraduate and postgraduate music students undertaking study in organ or early keyboard. Apply now.
Greta Ostova Violoncello Scholarship
A Scholarship for students of the violoncello to improve their skills overseas or at the University of Auckland. Apply now.
John Baros Award in Music
An Award of $2,500 to support a New Zealand Citizen who is intending to pursue postgraduate studies in instrumental or vocal music in the Czech Republic, the USA or a Commonwealth country. Apply now.
Kathleen Mary Reardon Travelling Scholarship in Music
Up to $17,500 in Scholarships to support New Zealand Citizens intending to enrol in postgraduate study in instrumental or vocal skills overseas. Apply now.
Marie D'Albini Scholarship
A $6,000 Scholarship to support students enrolled in a Bachelor of Music: Creative Practice in singing. Apply now.
Michael Redshaw Historical Instrument Performance Scholarship
A Scholarship of up to $5,000 for international and domestic students undertaking postgraduate research in Music, focusing on the area of historical performance. Apply now.
Reardon Postgraduate Scholarship in Music
A $8,000 Scholarship to support a postgraduate student in the School of Music specialising in Performance. Apply now.
Closing 9 October 2025
University of Auckland High Performance Sports Scholarship
A $10,000 Scholarship to support students starting their first year of undergraduate study in 2026 who have the potential to succeed both academically and in their chosen sport. Apply now.
Presbyterian Methodist Congregational Grafton Scholarship
A Scholarship covering the cost of accommodation in Grafton Hall up to three years for New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents enrolling in their first year of undergraduate study. Apply now.
Ralph & Eve Seelye Undergraduate Scholarship
A Scholarship of up to $6,000 per annum for the duration of the first undergraduate degree for New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents currently enrolled in their last year at a high Equity Index secondary school or kura. Apply now.
Alison Hanham Undergraduate Scholarship in Arts
A Scholarship of up to $5,000 for for New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents enrolled full-time in a BA or BA conjoint degree. Apply now.
Bath Street Arts Trust Scholarship
A Scholarship of up to $6,000 pa for up to four years for an undergraduate student with a family background in the creative arts and who is enrolled or enrolling in their first degree. Apply now.
Canterbury Architects' Award
An Award to support enrolment in a BAS degree for a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident from the Canterbury region. Apply now.
Cheryl Macaulay Foundation Scholarship
A $5,000 Scholarship for a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident intending to enrol in the first year of a BProp or BProp conjoint degree in 2026. Apply now.
David and Dian Ross Undergraduate Scholarship
A Scholarship of up to $10,000 per annum for up to five years for a New
Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolling in the first year of a
BA conjoint degree. Apply now.
Beatrice Ratcliffe Entry-Level Scholarship in Music
A Scholarship of up to $5,000 for international and domestic students enrolling in their first year of a BMus or BMus conjoint degree. Apply now.
Taurus Charitable Trust Entry-Level Scholarship in Music
A Scholarship of up to $4,000 to support New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents enrolling in the first year of a BMus or BMus conjoint degree. Apply now.
Veza Family Entry-Level Scholarship in Music
A Scholarship of up to $5,000 to support a domestic or international student enrolled in the first year of a BMus or BMus conjoint degree. Apply now.
Kelliher Economics Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
A three-year Scholarship of $10,000 pa towards tuition fees for a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolling in the first year of an undergraduate degree in Economics. Apply now.
Moore High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarship
A $10,000 Scholarship for a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent who attended a high Equity Index secondary school or kura and is enrolling in the first year of a BSc or BSc conjoint degree in either the School of Chemical Sciences or the Department of Physics. Apply now.
Murray Wren Undergraduate Scholarship in Architecture
A Scholarship of up to $15,000pa for up to three years to support a NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolling in the first year of a BAS. Apply now.
Onehunga High Business School Undergraduate Scholarship
A Scholarship to support a student from Onehunga High School enrolling in the first year of a BCom or BProp degree. Apply now.
Sanders Memorial Scholarship
A $5,000 Scholarship for students entering the first year of an undergraduate programme who are the children of a member of the Navy or Mercantile Marine Service. Apply now.
University of Auckland/Manurewa High School Business Academy Scholarship
A Scholarship to support a student from Manurewa High School Business Academy who is enrolling in the first year of a BCom or BProp degree with the cost of tuition for the duration of their programme. Apply now.
Closing 14 October 2025
Alex Regan Scholarship in Economics
An $8,000 Scholarship to support a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident undergraduate study in Economics. Apply now.
AUEA Māori Engineering Pathway Award
Awards to support Māori students enrolling in the first year of a BE(Hons) or BE(Hons) conjoint degree. Apply now.
AUEA Pacific Engineering Pathway Award
Awards of up to $5,000 each to support Pacific students enrolling in the first year of a BE(Hons) or BE(Hons) conjoint degree. Apply now.
Business School Inspiring Futures Scholarship
A Scholarship to support a student from a Decile 1 to 3 school or kura enrolling full-time in the first year of a BCom, BProp or associated conjoint degree. Apply now.
Closing 15 October 2025
Trimble Karahipi Hangarau/Technology Scholarship for Māori and Pacific Students
An $8,000 Scholarship to support a Māori student or a Pacific student enrolled in Stage/Part II or III of a BAdvSci (Hons), BAS, BDes, BE(Hons), BSc or BUrbPlan(Hons). Apply now.
Closing 16 October 2025
University of Auckland Faculty of Law Entry Level Scholarship
A Scholarship for recent school-leavers planning to enrol in a LLB or LLB conjoint degree at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Apply now.
Closing 31 October 2025
Ag Emissions Centre PhD Scholarships
Ag Emissions Centre PhD Scholarships are an opportunity to contribute to New Zealand’s agricultural sector and join a vibrant research network. Applicants with a genuine passion for climate-related emissions reduction, and who have initiative and confidence, and who are committed to contributing to the New Zealand science or primary sector in the long term, are encouraged to apply.
The Scholarship comprises a tax-free annual stipend of $44,000 per year, for up to three years, tuition fees of up to $10,000 per year, contribution towards research and publications costs of up to $10,000, a travel allowance of up to $5,000 to present at an international conference, and a capability development programme where you meet other students and industry experts to help you develop skills beyond the technical, such as communication, commercialisation and leadership.
Closing 23 January 2026
Barbara Wood Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships are available to tertiary students, both female and male, who were born in the South Pacific region which not only includes the island nations of the Pacific but also New Zealand and Australia. Students born in the South Pacific wishing to study in New Zealand or anywhere in the South Pacific are eligible for the scholarship. Applications for the 2026 academic year will close at 3.00 pm on 23 January 2026. Apply at Barbara Wood Memorial Foundation Scholarship.