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Potentia Scholarship in Computer Science

Scholarship details

Potentia Scholarship in Computer Science
Study levels Degree
Value Up to $10,000
Length One year
Close date Thursday, 5 November 2026
Enrolment status Full-time
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

A $10,000 Scholarship for a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolling full-time in the final year of a BSc or a BAdvSci(Hons) in Computer Science. The Scholarship was established in 2013 and is funded by Potentia Ltd, an IT recruitment specialist company. The main purpose of the Scholarship is to provide assistance to a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) student with a demonstrated interest in software development who will be enrolling in the final year of their undergraduate degree in Computer Science at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland in the following academic year.

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 $10,000

Entry requirements

Please read the regulations carefully to be sure you are eligible to apply. Then click on the “Apply now” button and complete the online application form. We recommend you check the form early in case a reference or endorsement is required to support your application, and to familiarise yourself with the form. All sections (including request sections) must be completed by the closing date, which is midnight on the specified date (unless stated otherwise). We recommend you do not have two different scholarship applications open within the same browser. Outcomes are determined by a selection committee and are usually notified around eight weeks after the closing date. Regulations for the Potentia Scholarship in Computer Science. Size: 66.6 kB. Type: PDF.