Partial funding · Study in New Zealand
International Student Excellence Scholarship
Up to NZD 10,000 credited toward first-year tuition fees, with dozens of awards each intake
- Funder
- University of Auckland
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
New Zealand's highest-ranked university awards this scholarship to academically excellent international students entering undergraduate or postgraduate coursework study across its Auckland city campuses.
The award is credited directly against tuition, and sits alongside New Zealand's post-study work rights of up to three years for eligible graduates.
🗓️ Deadline
Two rounds a year, typically closing in April for Semester Two and November for Semester One
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- International fee-paying student with an offer for an eligible Auckland programme
- Outstanding prior academic results — selection is by merit ranking
- New students entering the university, not continuing students
- Some programmes are excluded — check the current regulations
- No separate essays for the main award — assessment is on academic record
How to apply
- Apply for admission to the University of Auckland and receive an offer
- Submit the scholarship application through the university's online portal
- Apply within the round matching your intended semester of entry
- Awards are confirmed before enrolment and credited to your fees account
- Confirm current round dates on the university's scholarship page
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International Student Excellence Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the International Student Excellence Scholarship cover?
Up to NZD 10,000 credited toward first-year tuition fees, with dozens of awards each intake. New Zealand's highest-ranked university awards this scholarship to academically excellent international students entering undergraduate or postgraduate coursework study across its Auckland city campuses.
Who is eligible for the International Student Excellence Scholarship?
Core requirements are: International fee-paying student with an offer for an eligible Auckland programme; Outstanding prior academic results — selection is by merit ranking; New students entering the university, not continuing students; Some programmes are excluded — check the current regulations; No separate essays for the main award — assessment is on academic record. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the International Student Excellence Scholarship deadline?
Two rounds a year, typically closing in April for Semester Two and November for Semester One. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.