Support for scholarship students

Congratulations on receiving a scholarship from the University of Auckland! We're excited to support  you on your study journey.

Starting uni can feel overwhelming sometimes, but you're not alone. This page gives you the basics on how scholarships work, how to keep your scholarship, and where to get help if you need it.

Scholarship payments

  • Most scholarships start paying out in Semester One, after the deadline for adding or dropping courses.
  • Payments will go straight into your nominated bank account.
  • To keep receiving payments, you'll need to stay enrolled in an eligible programme, and meet any GPA requirements each semester.
  • Changed your bank account? Update your details in Student Services Online (SSO) before the end of Week 2 of semester.

What can I use my scholarship for?

Scholarship payments are tax-free (as long as you use it for study-related costs). You can spend it on things like:

  • tuition fees
  • accommodation and living costs
  • study books and resources
  • travel to and from university, 
  • study equipment (like laptops)

Spending scholarship funds on non-study items could put your scholarship at risk, and you may need to pay it back. Check with the Scholarships Office if you're not sure.

If your scholarship covers accommodation fees, the payment goes directly to Accommodation Services.  But remember, if your GPA does not meet the requirements after your first semester, future accommodation payments may be paused, and you'll need to cover the cost yourself.

Will it affect my student allowance?

Scholarships, prizes and awards can sometimes count as income, which may change how much Student Allowance you can get.

How to check your payments

You can view your scholarship payments anytime  in Student Services Online (SSO):

  1. Log into SSO
  2. Open the Scholarship & Payments tile.
  3. Click on the Payments tab.
  4. Click on the Transactions arrow.
  5. Hit Generate Report to download a PDF.

Keeping your scholarship

To keep your scholarship, you'll need to:

  • Stay enrolled in an eligible programme (let the Scholarships Office know if you change).
  • Contact the Scholarships Office if you are awarded another scholarship  - somethimes you can hold more than one.
  • Request apprval if you need to defer (only for serious medical or personal reasons). 
  • Check if your scholarship requires you to stay enrolled after it ends - otherwise you may have to repay it.

Email: scholarships@auckland.ac.nz.

GPA requirements

Your GPA is checked each semester to see if you can keep your scholarship. 

You can see your GPA on your unofficial transcript available in SSO.

If illness or personal issues affect your exams or tests see Aegrotat and compassionate consideration for more information.

Where to get help

Uni life can be challenging, and support is available for your learning, health, personal and community needs.

If anything happens that could affect your scholarship, let the Scholarships Office know as soon as possible.

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