InternationalBachelors, Masters, PhDDeadline: 2026-11-01

Mavis Tuoro Scholarship at Auckland University of Technology 2027

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Overview

Mavis Tuoro Scholarship at Auckland University of Technology 2027 is open to Bachelors, Masters, PhD students in the field of Te Ara Poutama. This scholarship is provided by Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the value of this scholarship is Only tuition fees · NZD 8,000.

Open for: Open to New Zealand and Australian nationals and PR holders
Degree: Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Provided by: Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Deadline: 1 Nov 2026
Scholarship Value: Only tuition fees · NZD 8,000

Eligibility

Eligible nationalities: Open to New Zealand and Australian nationals and PR holders
Applicant must be accepted for full-time study in a certificate, diploma, undergraduate, or postgraduate degree programme within Te Ara Poutama.
Applicant must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
Applicant must provide a referee's statement supporting their leadership from a community leader, group, organisation, or school.

Benefits

One new scholarship is awarded annually.

The scholarship provides a contribution of NZD 8,000 towards tuition fees for up to one year of full-time study.

Students enrolled full-time but taking papers outside Te Ara Poutama, or students enrolled part-time, will receive a reduced pro-rata contribution towards fees for Te Ara Poutama papers only.

Notes

The scholarship is tenable for one year and may be renewed for up to three years in total.
It cannot be held with another AUT scholarship.
Recipients are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress and engage with relevant Te Pou Māori support services.

How to Apply

Apply through the AUT online scholarship application system, which is available from July in the year of application.
Upload an official transcript of academic results for the current and preceding year, unless the applicant's study was undertaken through AUT.
Submit a 1,000-word typed essay in Te Reo Māori discussing career paths, future goals, educational aspirations, and leadership capability.
Nominate one referee through the online application system who can provide a statement supporting the applicant's leadership ability.

Selection Process

The selection panel consists of representatives from Te Ara Poutama, selected by the Dean/Tumuaki.
The scholarship will not be awarded if the panel determines that no applicant has sufficient merit.

Quick Info

Funding

Only tuition fees · NZD 8,000

Level

Bachelors, Masters, PhD

Field of Study

Te Ara Poutama

Region

International

Deadline

2026-11-01

Notes

The scholarship is tenable for one year and may be renewed for up to three years in total.
It cannot be held with another AUT scholarship.
Recipients are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress and engage with relevant Te Pou Māori support services.

How to Apply

Apply through the AUT online scholarship application system, which is available from July in the year of application.

Upload an official transcript of academic results for the current and preceding year, unless the applicant's study was undertaken through AUT.

Submit a 1,000-word typed essay in Te Reo Māori discussing career paths, future goals, educational aspirations, and leadership capability.

Nominate one referee through the online application system who can provide a statement supporting the applicant's leadership ability.