School-leaver and first-year scholarships
In your final year of secondary school or kura and planning to enrol at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland in 2027? You may be eligible for a scholarship!
It’s an exciting time! You’re nearly finished with school, and looking ahead to what comes next.
Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland offers hundreds of scholarships every year to new students embarking on undergraduate study.
As well as the scholarships funded by the University, some faculties and generous donors also provide a wide range of scholarships for new undergraduate students.
What scholarships can I apply for now?
Applications are now open for the following scholarships:
University of Auckland Faculty of Law Entry Level Scholarship
University of Auckland High Performance Sports Scholarship
University of Auckland/Manurewa High School Business Academy Scholarship
University of Auckland/Onehunga High Business School Scholarship
University of Auckland Rongo Manusina Scholarship
University of Auckland/Waitakere College School of Business Scholarship
AUEA Māori Engineering Pathway Award
AUEA Pacific Engineering Pathway Award
Brian Boyd First in Family Scholarship
Business School Inspiring Futures Scholarship
Cheryl Macaulay Foundation Scholarship
Dean's Asia Scholarship in the Faculty of Business and Economics
Department of Physics Scholarship
Faculty of Arts and Education Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Scholarship
Kelliher Economics Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Moore High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarship
Murray Wren Undergraduate Scholarship in Architecture
Presbyterian Methodist Congregational Grafton Scholarship
Why should I apply for a scholarship?
Scholarships can make a big difference when you’re starting university. Depending on what you’re awarded, they can help cover things like accommodation, tuition fees, or other costs. This could mean a smaller student loan, less need for a part-time job, or even making it possible for you to study in the first place.
How do I apply?
Before you apply for any scholarships, you’ll need to apply for at least one programme at the University of Auckland. Don’t stress if you’re not 100% sure what you want to study yet—you can always change or add programmes later.
After you submit your application for admission, you’ll be able to log into the scholarship system (Community Force) within 24 hours. If you’re applying close to the deadline, the system might be slower than usual because lots of people
will be using it at the same time.
It’s a good idea to apply for every scholarship you think you might be eligible for.
When you’re ready to apply, go to the scholarship page and click the blue “Apply now” button (it will only show when applications are open).
Scholarships and awards guidebook
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Scholarships and Awards for School-Leaver and First-Year Students. Size: 2.1 MB.
Document Description: Read more about how to apply for scholarships and awards for the first year of undergraduate study in 2027.