University of Auckland Academic Potential Scholarship - School Leavers 2025

University of Auckland Academic Potential Scholarship – School Leavers 2025

This undergraduate scholarship supports international students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree across all subjects offered by the university. The application portal can be accessed here, with a deadline of 13 August 2025. The award provides partial funding of up to NZD $25,000 and is administered by the University of Auckland.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
• Must be in the final year of study at a New Zealand secondary school or kura.
• Students studying overseas who have completed at least Year 11 at a New Zealand secondary school and are currently enrolled in an NCEA, IB, or CIE programme may also apply.
• Māori and Pacific applicants intending to enrol in a Certificate of Health Sciences at the University of Auckland may be eligible.

Academic Requirements

• Tier 1: Minimum NCEA rank score of 240, CIE rank score of 300, or predicted IB score of 32.
• Tier 2: Minimum NCEA rank score of 220, CIE rank score of 260, or predicted IB score of 29.
• Tier 3: Minimum NCEA rank score of 200, CIE rank score of 200, or predicted IB score of 27.

Value of the Scholarship

Awards are granted in three tiers, each with a maximum value of NZD $25,000. The Review Committee determines the tier awarded to each successful applicant.

Application Process

Applications typically open six weeks before the closing date. Prospective candidates should submit their application through the official scholarship portal before the deadline.