University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
- Deadline
- October 21, 2026
- Country
- New Zealand
- Institution
- University of Auckland
- Value
- Up to NZ$10,000 towards compulsory tuition fees
- Level
- undergraduate, masters
- Eligibility
- International Students
- Field
- Any/All fields of study
About
Quick answer: The University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship gives new international students up to NZ$10,000 towards tuition fees at New Zealand’s highest-ranked university. It covers undergraduate degrees, postgraduate diplomas and Master’s programmes, and there are no country restrictions — Nigerians apply directly.
For students starting in Semester 1 / Quarter 1–2 of 2027, applications open 9 September 2026 and close 21 October 2026. It is a merit award decided on your academic record, your letter of application and a referee’s endorsement — polish all three.
Eligibility
- New international students (any nationality) holding an offer of place for an eligible undergraduate, postgraduate diploma or Master’s programme at the University of Auckland.
- Selection on academic merit, the quality of your application letter and your referee’s endorsement — check the exact grade threshold in the regulations on the official page.
- Partial award: you must still show remaining tuition and living funds for your student visa.
Additional Information
How to apply: apply for admission first, then submit the scholarship application between 9 September and 21 October 2026 on auckland.ac.nz. Application is free. ⚠️ Ignore blogs advertising New Zealand’s government Manaaki scholarship to Nigerians — Nigeria is not on its eligible-country list; university awards like this one are the legitimate route.