AUT - External scholarships for postgraduate students
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External scholarships for postgraduate students
There are many external sources that offer scholarships and research funding for postgraduate study. The list below represents some of the major sources of funding and external agencies who may provide funding information.
Please note: When applying for external scholarship or grant funding to support a research project here at AUT applications may need to be submitted to the external agency through the University Research Office (URO). In these cases URO staff can offer invaluable assistance on the application and approval processes. Please contact the URO directly for further advice on available research funding and the application process.
University Research Office
Level 2
350 Queen Street
Auckland
Phone: + 64 9 921 9727
Visit the website University Research Office
You’ll find more postgraduate scholarship opportunities within scholarships by faculty.
Fulbright New Zealand
Fulbright New Zealand offers a number of prestigious awards specifically tailored to top New Zealand students wanting to further their education in the US.
Visit the Fulbright New Zealand website
Community of Science (COS)
COS is the most comprehensive source of funding information available on the Web, with more than 22,000 records, representing over 400,000 funding opportunities, worth over $33 billion. You can access this site for free from the AUT computer network.
Education New Zealand (International Scholarships)
Funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand, the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships are a significant educational opportunity. The scholarships provide financial support for students from designated countries undertaking doctoral degrees by research in New Zealand universities. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Applications close on 15 July each year.
Visit the New Zealand Educated website
Health Research Council (HRC)
The HRC is the major government-funded agency responsible for purchasing and co-ordinating health research and fostering the health research workforce in New Zealand. They offer funding opportunities in many categories.For more information, visit the HRC website.
Universities New Zealand
Universities New Zealand offers a range of scholarships predominantly at the postgraduate level. Scholarships handbooks are available from the AUT Scholarships Office or you can obtain detailed information and application forms directly from the Universities New Zealand website.Please note: applications for these scholarships need to be submitted to the AUT Scholarships Office by the application date and not directly to the Universities New Zealand.
Visit the Universities New Zealand website