Applications open now

Expressions of interest due by mid-late May 2025

Mechanistic insights into the effect of pilocarpine on posterior ocular tissues

A funded position ($14,346 stipend in 2025 plus the cost of your compulsory fees for study commencing in 2025) is available for a motivated full-time Masters student to conduct an investigation into the effects of a novel eye drop available to treat presbyopia. In this project, the student will conduct an interventional before-after clinical trial to investigate the physiological mechanisms by which acute pilocarpine treatment may alter retinal and choroidal physiology in adults with presbyopia. They will employ advanced imaging techniques to assess retinal function (using multifocal electroretinography), choroidal thickness (using optical coherence tomography), and chorioretinal blood flow (using optical coherence tomography angiography).

This project will suit students eligible for a MHSc/MBiomedSc with an interest in drug mechanisms and ocular physiology. Read more and contact Dr Alyssa Lie with expressions of interest. Applications are open until mid-late May 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found, whichever is earlier.

Closing 18 May 2025

Brian Gaynor Initiatives – Scholarship in Journalism

A $5,000 scholarship for tertiary students who are in the final year of study towards an undergraduate degree relevant to a career in journalism. Applicants must show an intent to build a career  in business journalism. Apply now.

Closing 19 May 2025

AUEA Ardmore Fund Undergraduate Scholarship

Scholarships totalling $25,000 to support New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents enrolled full-time in Part II, III or IV of the BE(Hons) or conjoint degree. Apply now.

Cecil Segedin Undergraduate Scholarship in Engineering Science

Scholarships up to a total of $40,000 to support domestic and international students enrolled full-time in Part II, III or IV of a BE(Hons) or BE(Hons) conjoint degree in Engineering Science. Apply now.

Closing 20 May 2025

Friendship House Postgraduate Violence Prevention Award

An Award covering tuition fees for POPLHLTH 769 or SOCCHFAM 700 or SOCCHFAM 735 for New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents. Apply now.

Closing 22 May 2025

Dean's Asia Scholarship in the Faculty of Business and Economics

A Scholarship to assist international undergraduate students from Asia enrolling full-time in their first semester of a BCom, BProp or associated conjoint degree in Semester Two 2025. Apply now.

Marylyn Eve Mayo Endowment Scholarship

A $6,000 Scholarship to support an international or domestic student enrolled full-time in Part III of an LLB who is experiencing financial hardship. Apply now.

Bruce McLaren Automotive Award

An Award to assist a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolled in Part II or III of a BE(Hons) to attend a study and research placement with McLaren Automotive at the McLaren Technology Centre, UK. Apply now.

Bruce McLaren Racing Award

An Award to assist a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolled in Part II or III of a BE(Hons) to attend a study and research placement with McLaren Racing at the McLaren Technology Centre, UK. Apply now.

Bill Miller Engineering Award

Up to $10,000 in Awards to provide financial assistance to New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in Engineering. Apply now.

Douglas Goodfellow Award in Engineering

An Award to support a New Zealand Citizen enrolled full-time in undergraduate or postgraduate study in Engineering who is experiencing financial need. Apply now.

Electricity Engineers' Association Scholarship

A $5,000 Scholarship for New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents enrolled in Part IV of a BE(Hons) in disciplines related to electricity generation or production, power systems, or electricity utilisation. Apply now.

Kelliher Economics Foundation PhD Scholarship in Economics

A Scholarship of up to $15,000 pa for up to three years, to assist a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident who is enrolled full-time in a PhD in Economics. Apply now.

Professor Terry Sturm Award in New Zealand and Australian Literature

An Award to support international or domestic students enrolled full-time in a BA(Hons), PGDipArts, MA MLitt, or PhD in English with a specialisation in New Zealand or Australian literature. Apply now.

Closing 27 May 2025

Fred and Helen Hanan Endowed Scholarship in Chinese Studies

Up to $40,000 in Scholarships to support international or domestic Honours, Masters of PhD students majoring in Chinese Studies. Apply now.

Margaret Tudor South Scholarship in Chinese

Scholarships up to a total of $10,000 are available to support New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate study in Chinese or Asian Studies with a Chinese focus. Apply now.

Closing 28 May 2025

Swedlund Music Scholarship

A Scholarship of up to $8,000 to support a domestic or international BMus or BMus conjoint student. Apply now.

Fehl Music Scholarship

A Scholarship of up to $8,000 to support a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolled full-time in the second or subsequent year of a BMus or BMus conjoint degree. Apply now.

Fehl Charitable Trust Scholarship

Scholarships of up to $5,000 each to support New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents enrolled full-time in undergraduate or postgraduate study in the School of Music. Apply now.

Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Award in Music

A $4,000 Award to support a student enrolled in the second or subsequent year of a Bachelor of Music. Apply now.

Closing 29 May 2025

Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Scholarship

Scholarships of up to $5,000 each for New Zealand Citizens enrolled in Part II, III or Part IV of a BE(Hons). Apply now.

University of Auckland International Business Masters Scholarship

A Scholarship of up to $24,000 towards international student tuition
fees for a masters programme in the University of Auckland Business
School. Apply now.

Hinrich Foundation Global Trade Leader Scholarship

Scholarships of up to $30,000 each to support international students enrolling in an MIntBus. Apply now.

School of Medical Sciences International Masters Scholarship

A Scholarship to support international masters students in the School of
Medical Sciences with a tuition fees credit of up to $20,000 per annum. Apply now.

David R Mummery Memorial Scholarships in Law

A Scholarship to support students enrolled fulltime in Part II of the LLB. Apply now.

Closing 4 June 2025

Alex Tan Scholarship

A $7,000 Scholarship to support a domestic or international student
enrolled full-time in a BE(Hons) or BE(Hons) conjoint degree. Apply now.

Carole Ada Cliff Doctoral Scholarship

A $5,500 Scholarship to support a full-time first year DocFA or PhD student. Apply now.

Closing 5 June 2025

David M. Emanuel Research Scholarship in Accounting & Finance

A $5,000 Scholarship to support students enrolled in postgraduate research in Accounting and Finance. Apply now.

Closing 11 June 2025

ASB Scholarship

A $5,000 Scholarship for full-time or part-time enrolment in undergraduate or postgraduate study in Information Systems. Apply now.

Clark Educational Trust Award

An Award to support New Zealand Citizens or Permanent residents enrolled in any year of an MBChB who are experiencing financial need. Apply now.

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Alumni Award

An Award to provide financial assistance to domestic and international undergraduate students in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. Apply now.

Gwynn Duncan Medical Scholarship

A $4,500 Scholarship to assist a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolled in an MBChB who is experiencing financial need. Apply now.

Kelly Undergraduate Scholarship

Scholarships of up to $8,000pa each for full-time undergraduate study in the Business School by New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents. Apply now.

Laurel Jones Memorial Award

A $3,000 Award to assist a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolled in any year of an MBChB degree who is experiencing financial need. Apply now.

Sullivan/Margaritis Award

$8,000 in Awards to support Māori undergraduate students in the Business School. Apply now.

Toi Uru Roa: Paul Kelly Māori Undergraduate Scholarship

Scholarships of up to $8,000pa each to support Māori students enrolled full-time in an undergraduate programme in the Business School. Apply now.

Closing 12 June 2025

Tim Cooper Memorial Scholarship in Software & Computer Systems Engineering

An $8,000 Scholarship for a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolled in Part III of a BE(Hons) in Computer Systems Engineering or Software Engineering. Apply now.

Closing 18 June 2025

Foveran Scholarship

Up to $30,000 in scholarships for New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents enrolled full or part-time in postgraduate study in Theological and Religious Studies at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland or an approved overseas theological institution. Apply now.

Closing 19 June 2025

Dr William Bruce Goodfellow Award for Primary Care Nursing

An Award to assist registered nurses working in primary care, who are New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents, with the compulsory fees to undertake a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences and/or a Master of Nursing in the School of Nursing. Apply now.

Closing 26 June 2025

Auckland Law School Postgraduate Award

A $10,000 Award for domestic or international students enrolling in their first semester of an MIP, LLM, MLS or MTS at Auckland Law School. Apply now.

Zachary Gravatt Memorial Scholarship

Two Scholarships of $6,000 each for full-time Year V to VI MBChB candidates who have overcome a significant personal challenge to support them to undertake professional development or training. Apply now.

Evan Gibb Hudson Scholarship in Engineering

A Scholarship for a student enrolled in Part II, III or IV of a BE(Hons) who is a member of the New Zealand Army Reserve. Apply now.

Rewi Thompson Undergraduate Scholarship in Architecture

An $8,000 Scholarship to support a Māori student enrolling full-time in any year of a Bachelor of Architectural Studies. Apply now.

RTA Studio Scholarship for Māori Architecture Students

A Scholarship totalling $10,000 over 5 years to support Māori BAS students. Apply now.

Closing 1 July 2025

The Dick and Mary Earle Scholarship in Technology

A Masters Scholarship of $17,000 pa and a PhD Scholarship of $25,000 pa for New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents undertaking research in innovation and product development and/or bioprocess technology. Applicants will have a BTech, BEng, BE degree or equivalent from a NZ university, with honours where they are awarded, in a field appropriate to their intended postgraduate study. Apply now.

Closing 31 July 2025

ACSPRI Fellowship Program

PhD candidates are invited to apply for the 2026-27 ACSPRI Fellowship Program. Valued at $25,000, the fellowship will help PhD students to achieve their career goals, by providing direct financial support and professional development opportunities. Read more and apply at ACSPRI Fellowship Program.

Closing 18 August 2025

Neurological Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

These scholarships are intended to provide personal support for New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents undertaking a PhD in basic or clinical neuroscience. It provides an annual tax-free stipend for up to three years of full-time enrolment, tuition fees, and $5,000 towards the working expenses associated with the doctoral research. Additional travel grants may be available to recipients. Read more and apply.

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