Our stories
Vital help for those living with MS
A new AUT-led programme receives funding to help people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
Upgraded Gait Lab supports NZ children
Upgrades to the AUT Gait Lab will see more than 100 Kiwi kids supported each year.
Overcoming New Zealand’s Midwife Shortage
Haaka partners with AUT to support promising Māori and Pacific midwifery students and practice.
Ethical hacker changing the face of cybersecurity
A desire to improve things is the ethos behind Electric Kiwi, and their support of a unique Women in STEM Scholarship at AUT.
Scholarship fund helps AUT better support deaf students
One of just two universities in the country to offer an NZSL programme, AUT has played a pivotal role in helping the hard-working 30 year old shape her future.
Great graduate thankful for scholarship
Eilish Out-O’Reilly is one of 50 who have been the first of their families to embark on an education at AUT with the support of the Woolf Fisher Trust.
Successful expat Kiwis become enthusiastic philanthropists
Bachelor of Business alumnus Johansen Miller is on the fast track to career success - out of university for just over a year, he already has experience working in New York’s financial district under his belt.
Paying it forward: Kiwi philanthropists fund international business scholarships
Neal and Annette Plowman – two of the country’s most well-known philanthropists – are helping the next generation of aspiring business leaders build global expertise.
Scholarship eases the grind
Keir Trust Study Award recipient Jesse Ung focused all of his energy and passion into creating the best work he possibly could while completing his Bachelor of Communication Studies at AUT. Thanks to a generous scholarship from the Keir Trust, Jesse didn’t need to work while studying – instead had the time to write and produce an award-winning short film, Grind, for his third year project.
Investing in the next generation of cyber security talent
New Zealand needs more talented cyber security professionals – and sponsoring AUT is a way for cyber security solutions distributor Chillisoft to strengthen the country’s community of professionals. Chillisoft is helping to nurture the talent pool by offering two annual awards to AUT students. Inaugural scholarship recipient Nicole Girvan says the grant is hugely beneficial – and the scholarship extends further than just financial help.
Business scholarship builds future leaders
Professor Des Graydon – one of AUT’s greatest leaders – passed away ten years ago, but a scholarship fund established in his name is helping ensure the next generation of leaders have the support they need to develop their full potential.
Each year the Des Graydon Memorial Scholarship gifts one secondary school student $12,000 towards their second and third year of study in the Bachelor of Business programme at AUT.
Bequest furthers understanding of social challenge
A unique research project currently underway at AUT is shedding light on the impact of loneliness among people battling ongoing ill-health.
Staff donate for gender diverse community
The 2018 award went to third-year mechatronics engineering student and founder of AUT STEM Women, Amritpal Kaur.
Annie’s lifeline for AUT students
A new scholarship has been set up for AUT students struggling with mental health issues and experiencing financial hardship.
A life well lived paves way to encourage Pasifika women in communication
Donor and former student credits life of opportunities to quality education
50 Woolf Fisher First-in-Family AUT Scholars pave way for change
Japanese tea time delivers much more than just tea
Empowering underprivileged girls – and inspiring the world
A cookbook that will change lives
Scholarships kick-start careers on a global stage
Quiet generosity behind language revitalisation
Foodie Godmother waves magic wand for AUT students
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Manaakitanga: Reports to Donors
Our reports include financial highlights and stories about some of AUT’s generosity-enabled initiatives.