AUT Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2026

AUT Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2026

Overview

The Auckland University of Technology (AUT) offers postgraduate research scholarships to promote advanced study and research for students demonstrating academic excellence. These scholarships are available for Masters-level programs and provide partial funding of up to NZD 10,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be New Zealand nationals.
• Students enrolling in a qualified program for the first time receive preference.
• Applicants must plan to enroll in full-time studies and have completed their qualifying program at AUT or another New Zealand higher institution.

Program Requirements

Students pursuing studies at Level 8 (Bachelor Honours Degree) or Level 9 (Master's Degree) of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) are eligible. Programs must include a research component worth at least 30 points for a bachelor's with honors degree or 45 points or higher for a master's degree.

Required Documents

• A one-page personal statement outlining academic goals, motivation, research interest, and career aspirations.
• For Master of Philosophy or Masters by 120pts thesis: approved PGR1 form.
• Māori or Pacific applicants must outline cultural involvement in their statement.
• Applicants claiming financial hardship must provide IRD income statement and a reference from a non-family member.
• Academic transcripts from any previous New Zealand tertiary study.

Application Information

This scholarship is currently closed. The application deadline has expired. For future application cycles, visit the official scholarship portal at https://aut.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx.