Auckland Doctoral Scholarship 2027 in New Zealand | Fully Funded
The Auckland Doctoral Scholarship 2027 provides successful PhD candidates with a tax-free stipend, tuition fee coverage, and health insurance for up to 42 months at the University of Auckland.
Overview
The Auckland Doctoral Scholarship is hosted by the University of Auckland in New Zealand to support students admitted into a doctoral programme. The award is distributed through competitive rounds each year and managed via faculty and university processes.
Benefits
- A tax-free stipend of $35,468 per annum with an annual CPI adjustment for up to 42 months of full-time equivalent (FTE) study.
- Tuition fees covered for up to 42 months FTE.
- Single student Health Insurance compulsory charge, if applicable.
Eligibility
- Any student offered a place in a doctoral programme at the University of Auckland is evaluated for the scholarship.
- Guaranteed scholarships are available for eligible Māori applicants who hold a New Zealand university qualifying programme GPA of 7.0 or above and receive a doctoral programme offer.
- Guaranteed scholarships are available for eligible Pacific applicants who hold a New Zealand university qualifying programme GPA of 7.0 or above and receive a doctoral programme offer.
- Applicants are instructed not to enrol in the programme prior to receiving a scholarship outcome decision.
How to Apply
Candidates do not need to submit a separate application form for the scholarship. When applying for the doctoral programme, applicants can confirm whether they wish to be considered for the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship.
Those who are still completing their qualifying programme or awaiting final grades may still be considered, which may result in a conditional offer. Full details and statutes can be reviewed on the official portal.
Deadline
The scholarship selection process operates across multiple competitive rounds each year. Review the official provider website for exact dates and schedule details.