AUT Doctoral Scholarship March 2025

AUT Doctoral Scholarship March 2025: Full Funding for International PhD Candidates

This prestigious scholarship provides full funding including tuition fees and an annual stipend of at least $20,000 for international students pursuing doctoral studies at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). The award supports research candidates who demonstrate academic excellence and potential for high-quality research.

Key Benefits and Support

The scholarship covers either:

• Annual payment of tuition fees at the domestic rate plus compulsory student services fee, or
• Full fees plus an annual stipend equivalent to at least $20,000 or the minimum living cost criteria for Immigration NZ student visa, whichever is higher.

Application Process and Timeline

Applications must be submitted by 28 February 2026 through the official AUT portal. Candidates must first secure an Offer of Place (OOP) for their doctoral program before applying for this scholarship. The application link directs to the AUT funding search page.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Meet English language proficiency standards as defined in the Academic Calendar
• Satisfy normal doctoral program admission criteria
• Hold a valid Offer of Place for a doctoral program at AUT
• Demonstrate strong academic performance with excellent references
• Show potential for high-quality research

Preference is given to new applicants to AUT's doctoral programs, including those currently in provisional candidature.

Selection Process

Scholarships are awarded based primarily on academic merit, requiring evidence of first-class honours standing. Candidates must demonstrate research capability through previous research methodology coursework and an independent research project with documented results.

Apply directly through the official AUT scholarship portal: AUT Doctoral Scholarship Application