University of Auckland
University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship
Published on:
Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland funds doctoral study with a tax-free stipend of up to NZ$35,468 a year at the 2026 rate, adjusted with the cost of living, for up to 42 months. For students eligible under the domestic fees policy the university also pays the compulsory fees and the single-student health and accident insurance charge. Applications are accepted in four rounds a year, on 1 February, 1 May, 1 August and 1 November, and are made after you hold admission to a doctoral programme. The university's minimum English language standard is set by admission and is not part of this scholarship.
Overview
Everything about University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship at a glance.
Monthly stipend & coverage
Stipend
Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland funds doctoral study with a tax-free stipend of up to NZ$35,468 a year at the 2026 rate, adjusted with the cost of living, for up to 42 months. For students eligible under the domestic fees policy the university also pays the compulsory fees and the single-student health and accident insurance charge. Applications are accepted in four rounds a year, on 1 February, 1 May, 1 August and 1 November, and are made after you hold admission to a doctoral programme. The university's minimum English language standard is set by admission and is not part of this scholarship.
- Location
- New Zealand
- Degree level
- PhD
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Closes
- · 3 months left
- Application fee
- See the provider's page
- Duration
- See the provider's page
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Academic requirement
- No minimum GPA
- Nationality
- Not stated by the provider
- Language
- No language test required
Your match
Where you stand against each requirement, and what to fix before you apply.
Unlock Your AI Match & Readiness Score
Sign up to unlock full website — 100% Free Forever!
Sign In / Sign UpWho can apply
Every requirement as the provider states it, with how your profile compares.
Degree level
PhD
Academic requirement
No minimum GPA
Language
No language test listed
Nationality
Not stated by the provider
The provider publishes no nationality rule in our catalog, so this has not been verified. Confirm the real rule on the provider's own page before relying on it.
Application readiness
What to prepare, whether your profile shows it in hand, and when it needs doing.
Unlock Your AI Match & Readiness Score
Sign up to unlock full website — 100% Free Forever!
Sign In / Sign UpNot sure which of this to do first? Ask the AI companion to read this record against your profile.
Funding
What the award actually pays for.
Living payment
Stipend
The provider states this is paid every year but publishes no figure. Confirm the current amount on their page.
As published: “Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland funds doctoral study with a tax-free stipend of up to NZ$35,468 a year at the 2026 rate”
Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland funds doctoral study with a tax-free stipend of up to NZ$35,468 a year at the 2026 rate, adjusted with the cost of living, for up to 42 months. For students eligible under the domestic fees policy the university also pays the compulsory fees and the single-student health and accident insurance charge. Applications are accepted in four rounds a year, on 1 February, 1 May, 1 August and 1 November, and are made after you hold admission to a doctoral programme. The university's minimum English language standard is set by admission and is not part of this scholarship.
The provider does not break this package down into components. Read the funding summary above, then confirm the details on their own site.
Documents
What to prepare before you start the application.
- Required
Completed application form
- Required
Academic transcripts
- Required
Degree certificate
- Optional
English language test result
Not listed as a requirement for this award.
- Required
Personal statement
- Required
Letters of recommendation
- Required
Copy of your passport
How to apply
The sequence, performed on the awarding body's own portal.
- 01
Check your eligibility
Confirm the degree level, academic and language requirements on the provider's own page.
Requirements change between cycles, so re-check before you invest time.
- 02
Gather your documents
Collect transcripts, certificate, language result, statement and references well ahead of the deadline.
- 03
Create your account
Register on the provider's official portal and start the application form.
- 04
Submit and track
Submit before the deadline and keep the confirmation, then add the award here to track it.
Your journey
Where ScholarMatch tracks you between now and the decision.
- 01
Check eligibility
Confirm every requirement below against your own record before spending time on documents.
- 02
Prepare documents
Request transcripts and references early; they depend on other people and take the longest.
- 03
Create application
Register on the official provider portal. ScholarMatch never submits applications for you.
- 04
Complete forms
Enter personal and academic details exactly as they appear on your official records.
- 05
Upload documents
Check file format, size limits and naming rules before you upload anything.
- 06
Review
Read every answer back. Most rejections are clerical rather than academic.
- 07
Submit
Submit well before the deadline, then keep the confirmation reference.
Common mistakes
What causes rejections on applications like this one.
Leaving documents to the last week
Transcripts and reference letters depend on other people. Request them first.
Uploading the wrong file format
Portals frequently reject PDFs above a size limit or with photo quality below their scanner threshold.
Inconsistent academic information
A mismatch between your form entries and your transcript is one of the most common rejection reasons.
Ignoring nationality restrictions
Some awards are limited by citizenship or residency. Check this before anything else.
Missing a required reference
Two referees are often required. Confirm both have agreed before you submit.
Not reviewing the final application
A single mistyped digit in a passport number can invalidate an otherwise strong application.
Source
Where this record came from, and what that means.
Listed provider: University of Auckland
Sourced from the provider's own pages. Requirements change, so re-check anything you rely on with the awarding body before you apply.