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New Zealand Closing soon Closes 30 September 2026

University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship

The University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship is a one-off NZD 10,000 or NZD 20,000 tuition discount for high-achieving international undergraduates joining the University of Auckland's first-year programmes. A separate application is required, with selection based on academic record, the personal statement, and references. Sri Lankan applicants compete in the global pool.

2026 entry: applications closed October 2025 — 2027 entry round opens around June 2026

University of Auckland

University-funded

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Value

NZD 10,000 or NZD 20,000 Discount

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Duration

First Year of Undergraduate Study

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Awards

~30 Awards per Cycle

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Who awards it

University of Auckland — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.

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How you are considered

Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.

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What it covers

NZD 10,000 / 20,000 Tuition Discount. This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.

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Where we come in

We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.

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Offer for Auckland Undergraduate Programme

You must hold an offer for an eligible University of Auckland undergraduate degree programme starting in the next academic year. Returning Auckland students are not eligible.

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Outstanding Academic Record

Highly competitive — typically a strong A/L profile with at least AAB or 3 As. The University ranks applicants on academic merit, the personal statement, and overall potential.

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International Fee Status

Open to international students paying full overseas fees. NZ and Australian citizens and NZ permanent residents are not eligible.

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English Proficiency

Meet the standard Auckland English language requirements for your programme — typically IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 for general undergraduate, higher for specific faculties.

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Apply for the Auckland Undergraduate Programme

Submit your University of Auckland undergraduate application via the online portal by the standard deadline. Hold an offer (conditional is fine) by the scholarship application deadline.

Complete the Scholarship Application

Apply via the Auckland Scholarships portal — submit a personal statement (500-800 words on your academic and personal goals), CV, and two references.

Selection Panel Review

The University of Auckland Scholarships Office reviews applications on academic merit and statement quality. Outcomes are typically announced 8-10 weeks after the deadline.

Accept and Enrol

Successful awardees receive the discount applied directly to their first-year tuition. Accept the scholarship and confirm enrolment by the published deadline.

Why University of Auckland?

Consistently ranked New Zealand's #1 university and in the world's top 70, Auckland is the largest research university in the country. Strong programmes in engineering, business, architecture, law, medicine, and computer science. Active Sri Lankan student association and growing diaspora in Auckland.

#65

QS World Ranking 2026

#1

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47k+

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Looking for a scholarship because of the cost?

Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.

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