Am I eligible?

Scholarships can be offered by the University of Auckland, or by external providers or donors. Each scholarship has its own set of rules, so it's really important to read the details carefully. You'll also need to check that your course of study matches what the scholarship is meant to support.

What kind of scholarships are there?

There are scholarships for different reasons, including:

• academic merit - if you get high grades, you might qualify for scholarships that look at your grade point average (GPA) or secondary school/kura rank scores
• financial need - if money is tight and  you're struggling with costs like rent, food, or transport, you could apply. (Having a student loan for fees doesn't always count as "financial need".)
• first in family - if you'll be the first in your family to finish a university degree, you may be eligible
• refugee background - if you, or your parents/guardians, have been granted refugee status in New Zealand

Citizenship and residency

Some scholarships depend on your citizenship or residency status. The main groups are:

• New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident -  you must have New Zealand Citizenship or  a Permanent Resident visa  (for more information visit Immigration New Zealand's website).
  
• Domestic students - this includes New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents, as well as New Zealand resident visa holders, Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents residing in New Zealand
  
• International students -  anyone who doesn't fit into the categories above

How do I find scholarships I can apply for?

The best way is to use the Find a scholarship database. You can filter for things like your background, personal circumstances, and study plans to see what might fit.

You can also check the "Related links" section for lists of scholarships under certain categories.