Michael Synnott Scholarship

Up to $8,000 a year for four years for a Māori or Pacific student entering their first undergraduate degree at the University of Auckland.

Closes

Dates not currently published — offered irregularly, roughly every 3–4 years

Who can apply

A Māori or Pacific student who is a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, intending to enrol in a Certificate in Health Sciences, Tertiary Foundation Certificate, or the first year of an undergraduate or conjoint degree. One award, offered roughly every three to four years.

Whakapapa

Māori or Pacific descent

Residency

Māori or Pacific student, New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, entering the first year of an undergraduate or conjoint degree, or a Certificate in Health Sciences/Tertiary Foundation Certificate

Study level

School leaver, Undergraduate

Amount

Up to $8,000 per annum for up to four years

Funding route

Scholarship

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Tauira & researchers

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Checked 17 September 2026

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