University of Auckland Kōkiri Raumati Scholarship

Applications are now open for students taking part in the Summer Start, Tōia ki Waipapa and UniBound programmes beginning in January 2026.

Value

Awards are made in two different tiers:

Tier 1

  • Catered accommodation in a Hall of Residence for the duration of Summer School 2026
  • Compulsory tuition fees for enrolment in either the Summer Start, Tōia ki Waipapa, or UniBound programme

Tier 2

Accommodation benefits

  • Halls of Residence are in close proximity or within a 15 minute walk from  the City, Grafton and Newmarket campuses
  • The Hall of Residence will offer catering, your own room, a range of activities and events, academic mentoring programmes and pastoral care.
  • Free membership to the University Recreation facilities on the City Campus

Am I eligible?

You are eligible to apply if you are:

  • a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
  •  enrolled in Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school or kura in 2025, or were enrolled in Year 13 in 2024, or have taken a gap year in 2025
  • have registered for either the Summer Start, Tōia ki Waipapa or UniBound programmes for Summer School 2026
  • be planning to enrol in undergraduate or Foundation level study at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland in 2026
Scholarship regulations

Applying for a scholarship

First you need to apply for admission to one of the three Summer School programmes:

 
Then you can apply for the Scholarship.
 
In the application form you will be asked to tell us about you and how receiving the scholarship would benefit you. You can find more information in the regulations (see above).
 
Remember to save your application as you go, and once all sections are 100% you can submit your application.
 
Applications for 2026 closed on 29 October 2025.

Do I need to apply for accommodation?

No, you don't need to apply for accommodation for Summer School 2026. If you are awarded a Scholarship including acccommodation, you will be notified which Hall of Residence you have been allocated.

Can I apply if I've been awarded a Top Achiever Scholarship?

Yes, you can apply for this Scholarship if you have been awarded one of our school-leaver scholarships for 2026.

Outcome of my application

When do I hear about my scholarship application?

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in the first week of December. 

Accepting your scholarship offer

  • If you are awarded a scholarship, you will need to accept  your offer by 11.59am, Wednesday 10 October 2025. It is essential that we hear from you by then so that you don't forfeit your offer.
  • All offers are conditional on awardees meeting the requirements to participate in either the Summer Start, the Tōia ki Waipapa or the UniBound programme, and enrolling in one Summer School course.
  • Applicants awarded a scholarship will be sent a link to an online acceptance form.

Accommodation offer

If you are offered a Tier 1 scholarship including accommodation, you will be sent a Residential Agreement by Accommodation Solutions once you have accepted your scholarship. You will need to accept the Agreement before you can move into your Hall of Residence.