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AUT Vice-Chancellor's Doctoral Scholarship

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Auckland University of Technology (AUT)🇳🇿 New ZealandDeadline: Rolling applications

AUT's top doctoral scholarship: an annual stipend of NZ$34,737 (2026 awards) plus tuition fees and the compulsory student services fee, for full-time study up to three years (six part-time). Applications accepted year-round except 1 December to 15 January.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderAuckland University of Technology (AUT)
Host InstitutionAuckland University of Technology (AUT)
Host Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
Study LevelPhD
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
ValueAnnual stipend of $34,737 for 2026 awards, plus tuition fees and compulsory student services fee for up to three years of full-time study (part-time: annual stipend of $17,368.50 plus fees for up to six years)
DurationUp to three years full-time; or up to six years part-time
Application DeadlineRolling applicationsRolling applicationsRolling applications
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated3 November 2026
Official Websitewww.aut.ac.nz

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Full Tuition Fee
Monthly Stipend

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Open to new doctoral candidates who have an unconditional Offer of Place in the AUT doctoral programme and a GPA of 8.0 or above in their most recent qualifying programme completed at a New Zealand tertiary institution. Maori and domestic Pacific applicants need a GPA of 7.5 or above and must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. You must enrol into the doctoral programme within three months after being offered the scholarship. Awarded to applicants with an excellent academic record (normally first-class honours), strong academic references and the potential for high-quality research.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 31 October 2026Last Updated: 3 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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