Extensive range of scholarships for new international students

The University of Auckland is dedicated to supporting international students by offering a wide range of scholarships, including exclusive scholarships for applicants from India and Southeast Asia.

Our scholarships are highly sought after and applications are extremely competitive. So make sure to start preparing your scholarship applications early.

Here are essential tips and a timeline to guide you through the scholarship application process:

• Start your application early but submit it only after receiving a conditional or unconditional offer of admission.    
• Be aware of the scholarship closing date.
• Include a motivation letter when applying for scholarship:  
  • Highlight awards, achievements, community involvement and volunteering.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the University of Auckland and express reasons for wanting to study at the University of Auckland.
  • What you hope to achieve through studying here.
  • Outline future career.
  • Explain how the scholarship will contribute to achieving your career objectives. 
• Submit a referee letter addressing your character and qualities.     
• Apply for multiple scholarships if eligible.        
• Check scholarship regulations for eligibility to hold multiple awards from the University of Auckland or external funders.

Apply for admission now if you haven't submitted an application yet.

• Be a new international student at the University of Auckland.
• Be a new English Language Academy (ELA) or Summer Start International student with a conditional or unconditional offer of admission.
• Enrol full-time in an undergraduate programme, Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), master's degree at the University of Auckland.

The University of Auckland India High Achievers Scholarship offers scholarships up to $20,000 towards tuition fees for new international students from India enrolling full-time in undergraduate degrees, PGDip or masters degrees.

This new scholarship offers up to $10,000 towards tuition fees for new international students from ASEAN countries enrolling in full-time in undergraduate degrees, PGDip or masters degrees.

A scholarship of up to $10,000 for new international students undertaking full-time  study in undergraduate degrees, PGDip or masters degrees (gaining University admission with overseas secondary or post-secondary qualifications).