University of Auckland Waka Moana and Vaka Moana Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to Māori and Pacific students from low socio-economic areas attending university for the first time.
Value
The Scholarship includes a guaranteed place in a Hall of Residence and will cover the costs of catered accommodation in a single room.
Our accommodation teams understand that transitioning from secondary school or kura to University can be an overwhelming experience, which is why all our first-year halls offer a safe and supportive environment to guide you through the first year.
You will need to complete a separate application to Accommodation for either Grafton Hall, O'Rorke Hall, University Hall - Towers, or Waipārūrū Hall.
Each Hall offers catering, your own room, a range of activities and events, academic mentoring programmes and pastoral care.
Other benefits
As part of your accommodation you get free membership to the University Recreation facilities on the City Campus, including access to a wide range of group fitness classes, weights and cardio equipment.
The Scholarship also provides a laptop, supplied by the University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau, which is yours to keep.
Am I eligible to apply for this scholarship?
University of Auckland Waka Moana Scholarship
You are eligible to apply if you are:
- a New Zealand Māori student who is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- currently enrolled in the final year of study at a decile 1-4 secondary school or kura in Te Tai Tokerau; Tāmaki Makaurau; Te Tai Rāwhiti; Waiariki or Waikato*
- intending to enrol at the University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau next year in either an undergraduate degree or a Tertiary Foundation Certificate or Certificate in Health Sciences followed by an undergraduate degree in the following year
University of Auckland Vaka Moana Scholarship
You are eligible to apply if you are:
- a Pacific student who is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- currently enrolled in the final year of study at a decile 1-4 secondary school in Auckland*
- intending to enrol at the University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau next year in either an undergraduate degree or a Tertiary Foundation Certificate or Certificate in Health Sciences followed by an undergraduate degree in the following year
How do I apply?
Scholarship applications are made via our online application system Community Force. You will also need to apply for accommodation via the Accommodation Portal.
To access Community Force and the Accommodation Portal, you will need to have applied for admission to the University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau for Semester One 2023.
Once you have applied for admission, you will be able to apply for the University of Auckland Waka Moana Scholarship and/or the University of Auckland Vaka Moana Scholarship (if you are eligible for both Scholarships you can apply for them both in the same form) by clicking on the "Apply here" button below.
What will I be asked in the application form?
In the application form you will complete a variety of sections containing questions relevant to the scholarship you are applying for.
You will be asked to confirm your personal details and recent education background, including whether you are enrolled in NCEA, CIE, IB or another qualification.
Remember to save your application as you go, and once all sections are 100% completed you can submit your application.
Applications for 2023 are now closed.