University of Auckland Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarships 2026

Awarded to Pacific students, who have excellent academic achievement and active participation in community, cultural and other activities.

• Table of Content
• About University of Auckland
• University of Auckland Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Auckland Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Auckland Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Auckland Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Auckland Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Auckland Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarship

Up to $27,000 in total comprising:

• One year of catered accommodation in a Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland Hall of Residence in the first year 
• $5,000 paid in instalments across all three years.

Accommodation benefits

• Each Hall offers catering, your own room, and resident support including a range of activities and events, academic mentoring programmes and pastoral care.
• Free membership to Hiwa, Recreation Centre.

Requirements for University of Auckland Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

You are eligible to apply if you are:

• An Indigenous Pacific student
• A New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• Currently enrolled in Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school or kura
• Intending to enrol full-time in a degree or Certificate in Health Sciences followed by a degree at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland in 2027 (or taking a gap year in 2027 and planning to enrol in a degree in Semester One 2028).

*Australian citizens or permanent residents must also be a New Zealand citizen or hold a New Zealand permanent resident visa.

*Applicants planning to take a gap year in 2027 must apply for the scholarship and accommodation while enrolled in Year 13.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Auckland Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarship

• All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in early October. This will be sent to the email address used in your application form.
• This email will be the outcome of all your applications if you applied for more than one scholarship (one or more of the Top Achiever Scholarship, Academic Potential Scholarship - School Leavers, M?ori Academic Excellence Scholarship, Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarship, Vaka Moana Scholarship, or Waka Moana Scholarship). The Review Committee has considered you for each of these Scholarships.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

In the application form you will be asked to tell us about you and your recent education and extracurricular activities. This will include your cultural participation in Pacific contexts, and if you:

• Competed in the finals of academic, sporting or arts competitions
• Held senior leadership positions at school
• Have demonstrated cultural leadership in your school or community
• Have been awarded a community-based honour or attended leadership training or personal development programmes

The University acknowledges that some talented students may face barriers to tertiary education and takes into account if you:

• Are the first in your family to attend a tertiary institution
• Are from a refugee background
• Have a disability
• Have care responsibilities for whanau
• Attend school or kura in a rural or regional area
• Have financial need as determined by your eligibility for a StudyLink student allowance
• And the Equity Index Number of your most recent secondary school or kura.

For more information, kindly visit University of Auckland scholarship webpage.