Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for undergraduate study in New Zealand

The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship at the University of Auckland is for exceptional students pursuing undergraduate studies in New Zealand. It covers catered accommodation and provides a total stipend of NZD $10,000 over four semesters, subject to meeting academic criteria (GPE 7.0+) and full-time enrolment.

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Who can apply

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Country of study: New Zealand · Auckland
Degree already heldRequired: Secondary school diploma
Target level: Bachelor’s
Fields of study: All fields
Minimum grade: University of Auckland entry grade point equivalent (GPE) of 7.0 or above
Other conditions: You must apply for a Top Achiever Scholarship to be considered for the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You will need to apply for a Top Achiever Scholarship to be considered for a Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship.
You must live in a University hall of residence (unless you hold an approved exemption).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: live in a University hall of residence (unless you hold an approved exemption)
You must enrol full-time in an undergraduate degree.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: enrol full-time in an undergraduate degree

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Paid: Housing
What is left for you to pay: Extra activities (hall ball, floor/hall outings), incidentals (damage, lockouts, key replacement) and parking are not covered by the scholarship.
When it is paid: Payments are usually made in the fourth week of semester, after enrolment has closed.

Application steps

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Step 1: Apply for a Top Achiever Scholarship
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Step 2: Accept the scholarship offer using the online acceptance form
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Step 3: Accept the accommodation offer in the Accommodation Portal
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Step 4: Enter your bank account details in Student Services Online
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Where to apply

University of Auckland (opens in a new tab) · Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland

Official title (in English): Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

Verified on 1 November 2026

Apply on the official website

Official website of University of Auckland: auckland.ac.nz

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