AUT Significant Student Scholarship
The AUT Significant Student Scholarship recognises international students who go beyond pure academics — those who have demonstrated leadership, community service, sports, or cultural achievement at school or in their community. Awards range from NZD 5,000 to NZD 10,000 as a tuition discount, applicable to both undergraduate and postgraduate (coursework) programmes. AUT's Auckland City Campus is centrally located and has a sizeable Sri Lankan student community.
Auckland University of Technology
University-funded
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Value
NZD 5,000-10,000
Eligible Levels
UG + PG (Coursework)
Selection
Merit + Leadership / Community Service
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
International Fee Status
Reserved for international fee-paying students. NZ citizens, permanent residents, and Australian citizens apply through separate AUT awards.
Hold an AUT Offer
You must have applied to (or hold an offer for) a full-time AUT programme. Both UG and PG taught programmes are eligible.
Solid Academic Record
Equivalent of B+ average or better. Lower than other NZ scholarships — AUT weights leadership and contribution heavily alongside grades.
Significant Achievement Beyond Academics
Demonstrated leadership, community service, sports captaincy, cultural achievement, or social-impact project. This 500-word statement is the differentiator.
account_tree Application Process
Apply to AUT
Submit your UG or PG application via aut.ac.nz. You need an AUT applicant ID to apply for the scholarship.
Submit the scholarship form
Complete the Significant Student Scholarship form via AUT's scholarships portal — 500-word significant achievement statement, two references, academic justification.
Round assessment
AUT's Scholarships Committee reviews applications in rounds tied to each semester intake. Decisions are issued 4-6 weeks after round closes.
Award + acceptance
Successful applicants receive an award letter. Accept via the portal and the discount is applied to your first-semester tuition invoice.
Why AUT?
AUT is New Zealand's youngest university but rapidly rising in global rankings. Its City Campus is in the heart of Auckland's CBD with direct industry partnerships in tech, design, and business. The international cohort is large and supportive.
#412
QS World Ranking 2026
29,000+
Students Across All Programmes
NZD 10k
Top-Tier Award
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