University of Auckland Māori Postgraduate Scholarship

Guaranteed scholarship of up to $14,633 a year plus fees for high-achieving Māori postgraduate students.

Closes

By nomination each semester on eligible postgraduate admission — no application required

Who can apply

Māori students enrolled in any masters or postgraduate-level Bachelors (Honours) degree, or Postgraduate Diploma, who obtained their most recent qualifying programme at a recognised university with a GPA of 7.50 or above. Guaranteed on eligible postgraduate admission — no separate application.

Whakapapa

Māori descent is required

Residency

Enrolled in a masters degree, postgraduate Bachelors (Honours) degree, or Postgraduate Diploma

Study level

Postgraduate, Honours, Masters

Amount

Up to $14,633 per annum in 2026, plus compulsory fees

Funding route

Scholarship

Applicants

Tauira & researchers

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Checked 17 September 2026

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