AUT Academic Excellence and AUT Significant Student Scholarships

Application is through the AUT online scholarship portal. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and complete the AUT School Leaver Scholarship Application online via the link available through the AUT Scholarships Database. Applicants will be required to upload: • A one-page personal statement explaining the reasons for wishing to attend AUT, the academic goals they hope to achieve and any career aspirations they have. Applicants should also state why they believe they merit the scholarship. The personal statement should also include an outline of the leadership positions the applicant has held within their school or community. • A current certified copy of their NCEA, CIE or IB record of achievement. IB students must obtain a predicted IB grade from their Principal or Principal’s nominee. REFERENCES: Applicants must nominate two character references in support of their application. Nominated referees will be sent an email from the application portal. • One referee should be from the school, cultural group, religious group, sports club, work place or a community organisation that the applicant is involved with. • The second must be from their Principal or Principal’s nominee. If the applicant is studying IB this should include the Principal’s predicted IB score. All documentation must be received by the closing date inclusive of reference statements or the application will not be able to be submitted and will be considered ineligible.

AUT School Leaver Scholarships are available under the categories below, applicants are encouraged to apply for all categories for which they are eligible. Academic Excellence: High academic achievement. Significant Student: Contribution at a high level to the school or community. Applicants under this category must hold leadership positions and/or be active in cultural pursuits or sport at a representative level.