# Extensive range of scholarships for new international students
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# Extensive range of scholarships for new international students
Explore our range of scholarships if you're planning to enrol for the first time with us.
### **Scholarship Highlights**
- Opening date: **18 February 2026** (Semester 2/Quarter 3/Quarter 4 intake) and 9 September 2026 (Semester 1/Quarter 1/Quarter 2 intake)
- Closing date: **1 April 2026** (Semester 2/Quarter 3/Quarter 4 intake) and 21 October 2026 (Semester 1/Quarter 1/Quarter 2 intake)
- Open to new, full-time international students at undergraduate or postgraduate level
- Minimum 6 GPE required (except for International School Leavers Scholarship)
- Motivation letter required
The University of Auckland is dedicated to supporting international students by offering a wide range of scholarships, including exclusive scholarships for applicants from India and Southeast Asia.
Our scholarships are highly sought-after and applications are extremely competitive, so make sure to start preparing your scholarship applications early.
## Scholarship timeline and tips
- Start your application early but submit it only after receiving a conditional or unconditional offer of admission.
- Be aware of the scholarship closing date.
- Include a motivation letter when applying for scholarship:
- Highlight awards, achievements, community involvement and volunteering.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the University of Auckland and express reasons for wanting to study at the University of Auckland.
- What you hope to achieve through studying here.
- Outline future career.
- Explain how the scholarship will contribute to achieving your career objectives.
- Submit a referee letter addressing your character and qualities.
- Apply for multiple scholarships if eligible.
- Check scholarship regulations for eligibility to hold multiple awards from the University of Auckland or external funders.
[**Apply for admission**](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/applications-and-admissions/apply-now.html) now if you haven't submitted an application yet.
## Who is eligible?
- Be a new international student at the University of Auckland.
- Be a new English Language Academy (ELA) or Summer Start International student with a conditional or unconditional offer of admission.
- Enrol full-time in an undergraduate programme, Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), or master's degree at the University of Auckland.
## University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
A scholarship of **up to $10,000** towards tuition fees for new international students undertaking full-time study in undergraduate degrees, PGDip or masters degrees (gaining University admission with overseas secondary or post-secondary qualifications). **Applications open now**.
[Learn more](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship/university-of-auckland-international-student-excellence-scholarship-844-all.html "Learn more")
## University of Auckland India High Achievers Scholarship
The University of Auckland India High Achievers Scholarship offers scholarships **up to $20,000** towards tuition fees for new international students from India enrolling full-time in undergraduate degrees, PGDip or masters degrees. **Applications open now.**
[Learn more](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship/university-of-auckland-india-high-achievers-scholarship-1143-all.html "Learn more")
## University of Auckland ASEAN High Achievers Scholarship
This scholarship offers **up to $10,000** towards tuition fees for new international students from ASEAN countries enrolling in full-time in undergraduate degrees, PGDip or masters degrees. **Applications open now.**
[Learn more](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship/university-of-auckland-asean-high-achievers-scholarship-1144-all.html "Learn more")
## University of Auckland International School Leaver Scholarship
A scholarship of **up to $20,000** towards tuition fees for international students who have attended a New Zealand secondary school or kura and who are enrolling in the first year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Auckland.
[Learn more](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship/university-of-auckland-international-school-leaver-scholarship-883-all.html "Learn more")
## Discover our range of scholarships for international students
[Undergraduate scholarships for international students](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-types/scholarships-for-international-students/undergraduate-scholarships-for-international-students.html)
[Postgraduate scholarships for international students](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-types/scholarships-for-international-students/postgraduate-scholarships-for-international-students.html)
## Related links
- [Scholarships for international students](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-types/scholarships-for-international-students.html)
- [Applications open now](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/applications-open-now.html)
## Scholarship stories
- [Jay Zhang](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/international-students/meet-our-international-students/scholarship-student-stories/jay-zhang.html)
- [Elisa Aguirre](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/international-students/meet-our-international-students/scholarship-student-stories/elisa-aguirre.html)
- [Manuel Fernandes](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/international-students/meet-our-international-students/scholarship-student-stories/manuel-fernandes.html)
- [Scholarship student stories](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/international-students/meet-our-international-students/scholarship-student-stories.html)