University of Auckland Māori Doctoral Scholarship

Guaranteed doctoral scholarship pathway for eligible Māori applicants meeting the academic threshold and receiving a doctoral offer.

Closes

Considered with eligible doctoral admission

Who can apply

Māori applicants with an eligible New Zealand qualifying programme GPA of 7.0 or above who are offered doctoral admission

Whakapapa

Māori descent is required

Residency

Applicants must receive an eligible University of Auckland doctoral offer

Study level

Doctoral

Subjects

All doctoral disciplines

Amount

$35,468 tax-free stipend per year (with annual CPI adjustment), for up to 42 months FTE, plus tuition fees and health insurance

Funding route

Scholarship

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Tauira & researchers

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Checked 16 September 2026

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