AUT Te Aronui Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Stipend and fees for up to five New Zealand Māori students a year in a master's by research, doctoral or professional doctorate programme.

Closes

Awarded on eligible postgraduate research admission — apply through the AUT scholarships portal after gaining an offer of place

Who can apply

New Zealand Māori students undertaking a master's by research, doctoral or professional doctorate at AUT. Up to five scholarships awarded annually.

Whakapapa

New Zealand Māori

Residency

Enrolling in a master's by research, doctoral, or professional doctorate (research component only) at AUT

Study level

Masters, Doctoral

Amount

$34,737 annual stipend (2026 rate) plus domestic tuition fees and the compulsory student services fee

Funding route

Scholarship

Applicants

Tauira & researchers

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Checked 17 September 2026

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