Postgraduate scholarships

Postgraduate study is a big life commitment. That's why each year, the University awards around $40 million in scholarships to support our postgraduate and doctoral students.

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Get funding support for this one-year programme that you can add to your existing degree to enter the teaching profession.

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The Faculty of Education and Social Work can nominate up to 14 University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarships.

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If you are a high-achieving Māori domestic student applying for postgraduate study, you may qualify for this scholarship.

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Generous doctoral scholarships are offered by the faculty and the University every year.

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This scholarship is for domestic Pacific students applying for an honours degree, a postgraduate diploma or a masters degree.

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You may qualify for a scholarship if you are enrolling in one of our honours or postgraduate diploma programmes.

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International students at postgraduate and doctoral level can apply for University scholarships, as well as country-specific and New Zealand scholarships.

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There are a number of scholarships available for students wanting to pursue a masters degree with our faculty.

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If you are struggling financially then there are several awards and scholarships available at the University which may be able to help you.

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Learn about University’s doctoral financial support programme and external funding opportunities for postgraduate students studying at our faculty.

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