How to apply for a scholarship

1. Check the rules

• Read the scholarship regulations carefully
• Make sure you are eligible before you start
• If you are applying for a school leaver/first year scholarship, check out the guidebook for additional information

2. Find the application form

• Go to the official University of Auckland Scholarships website, don't use links from other websites
•  The Applications open now webpage lists everything that you can apply for right now
• Find a scholarship has all the scholarships, prizes and awards offered by the University

3. Deadlines matter

• Take a note of the date and time the application form closes 
• Submit early - late applications are not accepted

4. Write your statement

• Read the questions first
• Write your answers in a separate document, then copy them in to the form
• Include study/career goals, work experience, achievments, financial need, and how the scholarship will help you
• Make sure what you write directly relates to the question

5. Academic record

• Already studied at the University of Auckland? No transcript needed
• Studied elsewhere (New Zealand or overseas)? Upload your transcripts (don't forget to include the grade scale)
• Coming from secondary school or kura? We will request your NCEA/CIE/IB results
• Some scholarships require a minimum GPA or rank score, check the regulations for each scholarship

6. References, Verifications and Endorsements

If your application needs a reference, verification or endorsement:

• Ask a teacher, dean, careers adviser, or community leader (not family) depending on what is required
• Check they are happy to help and have time
• Some application forms will lock parts of your form once  you request an endorsement - check carefully before you submit your request

7. How Scholarships are awarded

• Applications are reviewed by a selection committee
• Committee recommdations are approved by the University of Auckland Council
• You'll be notified of the result and successful applicants will be given details on what they have been awarded
• Notifications are usually sent about 8 weeks after the application closing date