AUT - External scholarships for postgraduate students
External scholarships for postgraduate students
There are many external sources that offer scholarships and research funding for postgraduate study. The list below represents the main sources.
Please note: in most instances applications for external scholarships and research grants need to be submitted to the external agency through the University Research Office (URO) on your behalf. URO staff can offer invaluable assistance on the application and approval processes. Please contact the URO directly for further advice on available funding and the application process.
University Research Office
Level 2
350 Queen Street
Auckland
Phone: + 64 9 921 9727
Website: University Research Office
You’ll find more postgraduate scholarship opportunities within scholarships by faculty.
Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST)
Postdoctoral Fellowships
NZ Science and Technology Postdoctoral Fellowships provide early career support for New Zealand scientists, engineers and social scientists of outstanding talent, for postdoctoral research either in New Zealand or overseas.
Technology for Industry Fellowships (TIFs)
The Technology for Industry Fellowships (TIF) Programme supports undergraduate, postgraduate diploma, masterate and doctorate research undertaken in New Zealand business.
Tuapapa Putaiao Māori Fellowships
Tuapapa Putaiao Māori Fellowships support Māori graduate students to undertake postgraduate study and research programmes at New Zealand tertiary education institutions.
Visit the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology website
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.
New Zealand Vice-Chancellors Committee (NZVCC)
The NZVCC offers a range of scholarships predominantly at the postgraduate level. Scholarships handbooks are available from the AUT Scholarships Office or you can obtain information from the NZVCC website. Please note that applications for NZVCC scholarships need to be submitted to the AUT Scholarships Office and not directly to the NZVCC.
Visit the NZVCC website