AUT Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is supported by Seddon Memorial Technical College alumni and other donors.

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognise an academically able student who is making a positive contribution to the community and to encourage them to study at Honours, course work Master's or Postgraduate Diploma level at AUT University.

Selection criteria:

• Applicants must: Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident Have completed a Bachelor's programme at AUT by the end of the year prior to application Normally be enrolled in an Honours, course work Master's or Postgraduate Diploma programme at AUT in Semester 1 of the year of application.  If not already enrolled in one of the eligible programmes the applicant's transcripts must provide evidence of eligibility to enrol in the programme. Demonstrated srong academic achievement to date Demonstrate positive contribution to their community
  

General Information:

How do students apply?
Application is through the AUT online scholarship application portal. A link will be available by the beginning of March from the link above. Applicants are expected to upload: • Academic transcripts for tertiary study other than that completed at AUT • A brief outline of their community contribution and/or activities (maximum one A4 page) Applicants must nominate one referee in the portal. This referee must be a person of standing in the applicant’s area of community involvement who will attest the community contribution and or involvement. If not already enrolled in an Honours, course work Master’s or Postgraduate Diploma programme, proof of eligibility to enrol in the programme
Application Form
Regulations

Decision makers
A panel (to be appointed by the Secretary of AUT Foundation) will submit a shortlist of three applicants based on the selection criteria and recommend a preferred candidate to the AUT Foundation Board of Trustees before first week of May for ratification The AUT Foundation Board of Trustees will approve the successful applicant at its May/June meeting

How and when do students learn of the decision?

What conditions are attached to acceptance of this award?
The successful applicant must be enrolled in an Honours, course work Master's or Postgraduate Diploma programme at AUT in Semester 1 in the year of application.

Additional information

Who else has information about this award?

For guidelines, application forms and more information about this award contact:

Auckland University of Technology


Phone: +64 9 921 9837

Email: scholars@aut.ac.nz