AUT: International Excellence Scholarships in New Zealand: Applications are now invited for the AUT International Excellence Scholarships awarded to international students with outstanding academic performance as a contribution to their tuition fees to study in New Zealand.
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the Faculty of Culture and Society provide scholarships to recognise and support high-achieving international students as they begin their journey to become great graduates of AUT.
Scholarship Type: Tuition Awards
Host Institution(s): AUT, New Zealand
Scholarship Worth: $7,000 per annum
Number of Awards: 35 scholarships
Study Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Nationality: International students
Eligibility Criteria | AUT International Excellence Scholarships
Applicants must be full fee-paying international students (Note: International students are students who are neither citizens, permanent residents, nor resident visa holders of New Zealand or Australia).
Applicants must have a current and valid conditional or unconditional offer to study in a Faculty of Culture and Society programme (undergraduate level or above, excluding doctoral and at least 120 points).
Applicants will be asked to provide their AUT Student ID in the box provided on the application form. 4. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit and quality of the applicant’s personal statement (no more than 200 words).
Applicants are required to declare if they have applied for other forms of scholarships both internally (i.e., awarded by AUT) and externally (e.g., government scholarships).
Application Procedures
How to Apply: Application is through the AUT online scholarship portal www.aut.ac.nz/scholarships, opening in March and October.
Applicants must complete the AUT International Excellence Scholarships – Faculty of Culture and Society application online through the AUT Scholarships database.
Applicants will be asked to indicate under which category (select one only) they wish to be considered and must meet the eligibility criteria for the category under which they are applying.
Application Documents: Applicants are required to upload:
a) Current and valid conditional or unconditional offer to study at AUT.
b) Detailed academic transcript with grading scale of the most recent qualification.
c) Completion certificate (e.g., bachelor’s degree certificate), if applicable.
d) A personal statement
- (maximum 200 words) explaining why you are applying for this scholarship, and what it would mean to you to receive it.
- All documentation must be uploaded by the closing date; otherwise, the application will be considered ineligible.
Application Deadline: May and November, Yearly
More Details at Official Website
FAQs
1. What is the AUT International Excellence Scholarship?
The AUT International Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based financial award offered by Auckland University of Technology (AUT) to outstanding international students. The scholarship is designed to attract high-achieving students who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate degree programs at AUT in New Zealand.
2. Who is eligible to apply for the AUT International Excellence Scholarship?
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be international students (non-New Zealand and non-Australian citizens or permanent residents).
Meet the academic entry requirements for their chosen program at AUT.
Have received and accepted an offer of place in an eligible AUT degree program.
Demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership potential.
Specific eligibility criteria may vary depending on the faculty and program of study.
3. What does the AUT International Excellence Scholarship cover?
The scholarship typically provides partial tuition fee support. The award value may vary by faculty, but it generally ranges between NZD $5,000 and NZD $10,000, applied toward the first year of study. It does not usually cover living expenses, travel costs, or health insurance.