University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarships – November 2026 Round
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Competitive doctoral scholarships for 2027 entry at the University of Auckland. The current published 2026 award rate is NZ$35,468 a year, with tuition and applicable single-student health insurance for up to 42 months; the stipend adjusts annually. Apply for doctoral admission and scholarship consideration by 1 November 2026 for this round.
Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland considers eligible doctoral applicants for scholarships through four rounds each year. The November 2026 round leads to scholarship offers by February 2027 and possible 2027 enrolment dates. Applicants indicate that they want scholarship consideration as part of the doctoral admission application; faculty selection criteria and supervisor endorsement may apply. The NZ$35,468 figure is the official 2026 rate, not a guaranteed 2027 amount.
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Benefits
Tax-free stipend (NZ$35,468 per year at the official 2026 rate, adjusted annually), tuition fees and applicable single-student health insurance for up to 42 months. The 2027 stipend rate is not yet stated on the official page.
Eligibility summary
Prospective University of Auckland doctoral applicants. The award is competitive and faculty-specific criteria apply. Domestic and eligible international candidates may be considered; international tuition coverage follows the university’s domestic-fees policy for doctoral students. Māori and Pacific applicants meeting the official GPA and admission criteria have guaranteed routes.
Requirements
Apply for a University of Auckland doctoral programme and indicate scholarship consideration in the admission application. Do not enrol before receiving the scholarship decision. Some faculties require prospective-supervisor endorsement or a research-intent statement.
Documents required
Doctoral admission application and faculty-required research statement, academic records and supervisor endorsement where applicable. Check the relevant faculty strategy and scholarship terms.
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