AUT Opens International Scholarships for 2025 Intake

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is now accepting applications for its prestigious International Scholarships for Semester 2, 2025. These scholarships aim to recognize and support high-achieving international students from around the world. They are designed to ease the financial burden of tuition while encouraging academic excellence.

Students can apply until 11:55 PM on Monday, May 19, 2025 (NZ Time). However, applications will close earlier if all scholarship spaces are filled before the deadline. Therefore, interested students should apply as soon as possible.

Scholarships for Students from Asia

AUT International Scholarships target students from specific regions. These regions include:

South Asia: Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Maldives.
Southeast Asia: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
North Asia: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, and South Korea.

Applicants from these regions will be considered for the scholarships based on their nationality and academic merit. The scholarships apply to both undergraduate and postgraduate study.

Eligible Faculties and Schools

International students can apply for scholarships in the following faculties and schools:

Faculty of Culture and Society
Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies
Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences
School of Business

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the scholarship regulations. Only one application form is needed, and eligible students will be automatically considered for all scholarships they qualify for. However, each successful applicant will receive only one award.

Scholarship Value and Duration

AUT International Scholarships are awarded to students in their first year of full-time study. The scholarship acts as a tuition fee credit. The amount depends on the level of study:

Undergraduate students will receive NZD 5,000 toward their tuition.
Postgraduate students will receive NZD 7,000 toward their tuition.
Doctoral programmes are not eligible for this scholarship.

Furthermore, the Dean’s Merit Scholarships are available for students enrolling in the Bachelor of Business program. This award offers NZD 7,000 in the first year and NZD 3,000 in the second year. To be eligible, students must have a B+ GPA or higher in their most recent qualification. The total value of the Dean’s Merit Scholarship is NZD 10,000 over two years.

Key Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, students must:

Be international students (not citizens, permanent residents, or resident visa holders of New Zealand or Australia).
Enroll in an eligible bachelor’s or postgraduate programme, with a duration of 120 points or more.
Complete the first semester successfully by passing all papers.

After meeting these conditions, the scholarship funds will be applied to their tuition for the second semester. This usually takes place in January or February, after AUT’s summer shutdown period and the release of semester grades.

Additional Information

Applicants should refer to the official scholarship regulations for programme-specific requirements.
The University reserves the right not to award a scholarship if there are no candidates of sufficient merit.
Regulations are subject to change, so applicants should check for the latest updates on AUT’s official website.

Summary of Benefits

One simple application process
Up to NZD 10,000 in financial aid
Opportunities across various faculties and schools
Recognition of academic excellence
A strong start to your academic journey in New Zealand

For more information, visit the official Study at AUT webpage. Apply soon and take the first step towards becoming a great graduate at one of New Zealand’s leading universities.