Secondary schools scholarships

AUT’s Secondary Schools Scholarship Programme gives New Zealand secondary school students the opportunity to study at AUT with the benefit of a scholarship. Full information on all scholarships for school leavers is available from the AUT scholarships database.

2022 AUT Welcome to Auckland Scholarships

Because we recognise the challenges students may face when moving to Auckland, AUT’s three-year Welcome to Auckland scholarships make a contribution towards students' accommodation and study fees. These scholarships recognise high achieving secondary school students living in provincial/rural areas (out of Auckland) who intend to enrol in bachelor’s degree study commencing in 2022.

Closing date: 1 September 2021
Value of scholarship: Up to $17,000.00 (over three years)

Not sure if your school is within the Auckland region?

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2022 AUT Find Your Greatness Scholarships – School Leaver

AUT's Find Your Greatness undergraduate scholarships for school leavers reflect our commitment to creating great graduates. These three-year scholarships recognise students' academic achievement, as well as students' potential leadership ability and contribution to their school or community, cultural pursuits or sport at a representative level.

The Find Your Greatness Scholarships are offered in the four categories below for study commencing in 2022:

Academic Excellence
All Rounder
Hiki Ake (Lift Up)
Kiwa (Māori and Pacific Students)

Applicants will be considered in all categories for which they are eligible.

Closing date: 1 September 2021
Value of scholarship: Up to $14,000.00 (over three years)

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Academic Excellence

Awarded to students demonstrating leadership through academic excellence
Nationally contestable

All Rounder

Awarded to academically able students demonstrating leadership through achievement at a high level in school, sporting, cultural pursuits or community involvement
Nationally contestable

Hiki Ake (Lift Up)

Awarded to academically able students who can demonstrate leadership potential and are experiencing barriers to undertaking tertiary study
Nationally contestable

Kiwa (Māori and Pacific Students)

Awarded to academically able students demonstrating leadership potential who register with either Māori or Pacific ethnicity in the AUT student management system (Arion)
Nationally contestable

Other AUT scholarships for secondary school students include

Woolf Fisher First in Family Scholarships

These scholarships are for applicants who are the first in their family to seek to complete a degree. First-in-family normally means that neither of the applicant’s birth parents has successfully completed a degree level qualification.

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Keir Trust Study Award

These scholarships are to encourage students from both the Auckland area and beyond who are facing financial barriers to undertake tertiary studies at AUT by offering financial assistance and on-going non-financial support.

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Search our scholarships database

Our scholarships database lists all the scholarships above and many others including the Rainbow Auckland scholarships for those who identify as LGBTQIA+. Select Undergraduate (first year only) under level in the dropdown menu to find scholarships for your first year of study at AUT and beyond.

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Scholarship student support

As the recipient of an AUT undergraduate scholarship you have access to an extensive programme of support – from the Scholars’ Welcome at Orientation to the annual scholars’ ball and end-of-year celebration. There are also lots of professional development and networking opportunities, and one-on-one support throughout the year.

Great graduatesIrra LeeOnline Content Producer, TVNZBachelor of Communication StudiesShe would recommend the Bachelor of Communication Studies to anyone interested in media, says AUT communication studies alumna Irra Lee who now works at TVNZ.She would recommend the Bachelor of Communication Studies to anyone interested in media, says AUT communication studies alumna Irra Lee who now works at TVNZ. Being able to experience life as a journalist was one of the highlights of her studies, says Irra who was the editor of Te Waha Nui, the newspaper run by AUT journalism students.

Great graduatesTessa WhaleLaw Clerk, Russell McVeaghBachelor of Communication Studies
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)University was a time of growth and exploration for her, says Tessa Whale who completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Communication Studies.University was a time of huge growth and exploration for her, says Tessa Whale who completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Communication Studies in Advertising Creativity. Now working at Russell McVeagh, Tessa enjoys applying everything she learned at law school.

Great graduatesNicole CamachoBachelor of International Hospitality ManagementStudying hospitality was the perfect fit for her, says Nicole Camacho who came to AUT to enrol in a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management.Studying hospitality was the perfect fit for her, says Nicole Camacho who came to AUT to enrol in a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management. In addition to her studies, Nicole has already put her hospitality skills to good use through her role as a food and beverage attendant at Castaways Restaurant & Bar and through her holiday host experience at Air New Zealand. However, her ultimate goal is to work at the managerial level of the tourism industry.

Great graduatesShaina ImboBachelor of Business and Bachelor of International Hospitality Management Conjoint ProgrammesNo matter what industry you work for, your organisation will be impacted by business concepts, says Shaina Imbo who is studying hospitality and business.No matter what industry you work for, your organisation will always be impacted by business concepts, says Shaina Imbo who is studying hospitality and business at AUT. While her studies have prepared her for a wide range of careers in either hospitality or business, Shaina has a good idea how she sees her ideal future: working as a Chartered Accountant for clients from the events industry.

Great graduatesAnna Poufa SiafolauBachelor of ArtsShe has had an interest in Japanese culture and history since school, says Anna Poufa Siafolau who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Language.She has had an interest in Japanese culture and history since intermediate school, says Anna Poufa Siafolau who completed a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Language. A recommendation from her high school teachers encouraged Anna to study at AUT. Going on a student exchange to Hirosaki University in Japan has been one of the highlights of Anna’s studies.