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University of Auckland Scholarship for Students from Refugee Backgrounds – University of Auckland
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Undergraduate, School Leaver |
|---|---|
| Value | Up to $5,000 |
| Length | One year |
| Occurrence | 1 year |
| Open date | Monday, 20 September 2021 |
| Close date | Monday, 1 November 2021 |
| Enrolment status | Full-time |
About the scholarship
University of Auckland Scholarship for Students from Refugee Backgrounds Scholarships of up to $7,000 each to assist undergraduate students who come from a refugee background. About the scholarship Application status: Apply now Applicable study: Any year of an undergraduate programme Opening date: 8 October 2025 Closing date: 19 November 2025 Tenure: One year For: Assistance with study Number on offer: Up to 10 Offer rate: Annually Value: Up to $7,000 each The Scholarship was established in 2016 by funds received from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland alumni and friends. The University recognises that students from refugee backgrounds are likely to experience barriers to accessing and succeeding at the University. The primary purpose of the Scholarship is to mitigate the economic barriers faced by students from refugee backgrounds so that they can access undergraduate study and the transformative potential of a tertiary qualification.
How To Apply
Scholarship applications will usually open around six weeks before the closing date. Please read the regulations carefully to be sure you are eligible before you apply.
What you receive
Up to $5,000
Entry requirements
To be offered the Scholarship, candidates must be currently enrolled in Year 13 at a New Zealand Secondary School and intending to enrol full-time in a degree at the University of Auckland in the following year. The Scholarship will be offered to students who are citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand and come from a refugee background (see Note I).