How much is the Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship?
The current university page states 25% of one year’s tuition fees.
Is it fully funded?
No. It is a partial first-year tuition award.
What happens for Semester One 2027?
Eligible offer-holders must hold an offer by 20 October and are invited for scholarship consideration on 21 October 2026.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
A current University of Auckland tuition scholarship for high-achieving new international master's students, now valued at 25% of one year's tuition.
Other verified benefits
Current university pages describe the award as 25% of the value of one year of tuition fees for new international master's students.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
The scholarship covers only part of first-year tuition; accommodation, living costs, travel, visa, insurance and remaining tuition are not covered.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be new international master's students, hold an eligible offer and meet the current academic threshold; current international information lists a minimum GPE of 7.0.
No initial scholarship application is required. Eligible Semester One 2027 master's offer-holders are invited to submit a supplementary scholarship form.
Eligible countries
New full-fee-paying international students entering eligible master's programmes.
Language requirements
University/programme English requirements apply.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Admission/offer letter
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Academic transcripts
- English test certificate
- Statement of purpose
How do you apply?
- Apply for an eligible Auckland master's programme.
- Hold a valid offer by 20 October 2026 for Semester One 2027 consideration.
- Watch for the Scholarships Office invitation on 21 October.
- Complete the supplementary scholarship form if invited.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship?
The current University of Auckland page states that the scholarship is worth 25% of the value of one year of tuition fees for new international master's students.