University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension

Find information on the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension, including how to apply.

The University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension comprises:

  • a tax-free stipend paid at the same rate as a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship, i.e. $17,734. stipend in 2026 for up to six months FTE
  • tuition fees for up to six months FTE
  • single student Health Insurance compulsory charge, if applicable.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for consideration you must:

  • hold a doctoral scholarship worth at least 75% of the value of the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship
  • hold a doctoral scholarship of 36 months' duration (full-time equivalent)
  • be due to have completed no more than 42 months of full-time equivalent enrolment by the conclusion of a doctoral scholarship extension

If your doctoral scholarship was not the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship, you are required to hold a qualifying programme grade point average (GPA)/grade point equivalent (GPE) of 7.0 or above, in addtion to meeting all other requirements.

Additional eligibility requirements apply; please consult the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension Regulations for full details.

Foreign government/agency funding is not eligible for a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension.

How to apply

Applications for Extensions are made online at University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension.

  • You should apply three months before the end date of your current funding.
  • Please read the University of Auckland Doctoral Extension Regulations below for full eligibility requirements and selection criteria.
  • Endorsements of your progress and timeline to submission of your thesis will be required from both your supervisor and your Academic Head.
  • Submitted applications will be collected for review every two weeks
  • Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing and review. All applicants will be notified of the outcome via email.

For more information, read the University of Auckland Doctoral Extension Regulations.

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the information we have supplied is correct and up to date. However, the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Extension regulations take precedence over all other material.

You are strongly advised to read the scholarship regulations for complete information, to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for scholarship consideration, and that you understand the implications of any regulations, awarding value and selection criteria.