InternationalPhDDeadline: 2026-11-01

University of Auckland Māori Doctoral Scholarship 2026

University of Auckland

Overview

University of Auckland Māori Doctoral Scholarship 2026 is open to PhD students in the field of All courses offered by the university. This scholarship is provided by University of Auckland and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding · NZD 35,468 per annum + Compulsory Tuition Fees + Student Services Fee + Health Insurance.

Open for: Open to New Zealand nationals
Degree: PhD
Provided by: University of Auckland
Deadline: 1 Nov 2026
Scholarship Value: Full Funding · NZD 35,468 per annum + Compulsory Tuition Fees + Student Services Fee + Health Insurance

Eligibility

Eligible nationalities: Open to New Zealand nationals
Applicant must be of Māori descent.
Applicant must be a domestic student, or an international student eligible to pay domestic fees for doctoral enrolment.
International applicants must be eligible under the PhD Domestic Tuition Fees Policy.
Applicant must not already hold a doctorate degree.
Applicant must not have previously received payment for a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship.
Applicant must not already be enrolled in a doctoral programme, except in specified circumstances involving approved or pending transfers or doctoral bridging arrangements.

Benefits

For full-time study in a PhD, DMed

Sc, DClin

Psy or Doc

FA, the scholarship provides: NZD 35,468 per annum in 2026, pro-rated in the first year according to the start date. Stipend support for up to 42 months of full-time equivalent enrolment, with annual CPI adjustments. Student Services Fee and compulsory tuition fees for prescribed doctoral study. For eligible international students, the compulsory single-student health insurance charge.

For DHSc or EdD programmes with a compulsory part-time coursework component: Student Services Fee and compulsory tuition fees for the 120-point coursework component. NZD 35,468 per annum stipend for the thesis component, pro-rated where applicable, for up to 24 months of full-time equivalent enrolment. Student Services Fee and compulsory tuition fees for the thesis component.

For part-time study, the stipend is paid pro rata according to the applicable enrolment period.

Notes

Obtain unconditional doctoral enrolment within four months of the scholarship award or admission eligibility.
Remain eligible for domestic doctoral tuition fees.
Undertake no more than 750 hours of additional paid work per 12 months.
Do not hold the scholarship with another prohibited scholarship or grant.
Obtain Director approval for other concurrent funding.

How to Apply

No separate scholarship application is required.
Applicant must indicate in their doctoral programme application that they wish to be considered for the scholarship.
Applications are considered in four application rounds each academic year, according to the schedule published by the Scholarships Office.

Selection Process

Applicants must be eligible or conditionally eligible for admission to the doctoral programme.
Eligible applicants with a New Zealand university qualifying programme and GPA of 7.0 or higher will be recommended for the scholarship.
Where resources permit, a central advisory committee may also consider applicants with a New Zealand university qualifying programme GPA below 7.0.
The scholarship is granted by the Vice-Chancellor following a recommendation from the PVC GGR or an authorised central advisory committee.

Quick Info

Funding

Full Funding · NZD 35,468 per annum + Compulsory Tuition Fees + Student Services Fee + Health Insurance

Level

PhD

Field of Study

All courses offered by the university

Region

International

Deadline

2026-11-01

Notes

Obtain unconditional doctoral enrolment within four months of the scholarship award or admission eligibility.
Remain eligible for domestic doctoral tuition fees.
Undertake no more than 750 hours of additional paid work per 12 months.
Do not hold the scholarship with another prohibited scholarship or grant.
Obtain Director approval for other concurrent funding.

How to Apply

No separate scholarship application is required.

Applicant must indicate in their doctoral programme application that they wish to be considered for the scholarship.

Applications are considered in four application rounds each academic year, according to the schedule published by the Scholarships Office.

Selection Process

Applicants must be eligible or conditionally eligible for admission to the doctoral programme.

Eligible applicants with a New Zealand university qualifying programme and GPA of 7.0 or higher will be recommended for the scholarship.

Where resources permit, a central advisory committee may also consider applicants with a New Zealand university qualifying programme GPA below 7.0.

The scholarship is granted by the Vice-Chancellor following a recommendation from the PVC GGR or an authorised central advisory committee.