Postgraduate scholarships

Duffus Lubecki Award
In 1924 Mr A D Lubecki gifted a sum for the encouragement of experimental research. The main purpose of the Award is to encourage and support confirmed PhD candidates undertaking research in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
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Pacific Oceanscape Masters Scholarships in Marine Science
Available for postgraduate study in Chemistry or Physics.
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EROAD Scholarship for Māori and Pacific Students
A Scholarship of up to $8,000 to encourage Māori and Pacific students enrolled in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems or Software Engineering.
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The Computer Science Graduate Student Travel (CSGST) Award
This award is for postgraduate travel-related costs. It is offered to postgraduate Computer Science students who have accepted papers at peer-reviewed conferences listed by the the CORE / ERA and have A/A* rank. If the conference is not in the CORE list, a written justification is needed for a special approval from research committee.The CSGST Award is managed by the School's Research Committee and is supported by contributions from PBRF funding.
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$10,000 Biennial Clinton Bedogni Prize for Open Systems
This prize is for a New Zealander, from academia or industry, who has made the greatest contribution to the field of Open Systems in the past two years. The definition of Open Systems is broad and includes interoperable systems with standards-based and well documented framework of functionality and interfaces – not necessarily, but preferably, Free and Open Source.
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Kiwiplan Scholarship
A Scholarship of up to $4,500 for undergraduate study in Computer Science, Information and Technology Management or Software Engineering.
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Trimble Karahipi Hangarau/Technology Scholarship for Māori and Pacific Students
An $8,000 Scholarship to support a Māori student or a Pacific student enrolled in Stage/Part II or III of a BDes, BE(Hons), BSc or BUrbPlan(Hons).
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Waste Management NZ -Taumata Hangarau Technology Scholarship
A Scholarship of up to $10,000pa for up to three years for a Māori student enrolled in either a BCom or BSc in technology related specialisations.
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Geology Centennial Awards
This award will give financial help with geological research-related expenses connected with thesis work by masters and bachelors (honours) level students.
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R N Brothers Memorial Award
Available for postgraduate study in Earth Sciences.
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R J Mowat Memorial Scholarship in Earth Sciences
The main purpose of the Scholarship is to support Master of Science and Bachelor of Science (Honours) research.
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Norman Thom Award
This award provides assistance for students to pursue research in Environmental Science.
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Steve Britton Scholarship
This award will provide financial support for research in geography or related geographical fields by masters students.
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Pacific Oceanscape Masters Scholarships in Marine Science
Funded by Conservation International, this Scholarship is to inspire and support students with a commitment to furthering studies and enhancing current knowledge of the Pacific Oceanscape.
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Stanley Wishart Low Memorial Scholarship in Marine Science
This Award is for students studying for a PhD specialising in the area of Marine Science.
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Craig Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2003 and is financed by a donation to the University of Auckland from the family of HH and NP Craig. The purpose is to encourage Māori students to pursue graduate studies in Environmental Science or Mathematics.
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Jean Heywood Postgraduate Scholarships
Established in 2007 by Jean Heywood, née Miller, who graduated with an MA in Mathematics from the University of New Zealand in 1942. The purpose is to encourage and assist students undertaking a masters degree in Mathematics or Statistics at the University of Auckland.
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Judy Paterson Mathematics Education Scholarship
Established in 2014 in recognition of the contribution made by Dr Judy Paterson to Mathematics Education, and especially her work with secondary school mathematics teachers in the Auckland region. The main purpose is to support graduate-level professional development for a teacher from a decile 1 or 2 school in the wider Auckland region. Fees available for up to 30 points in postgraduate study.
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Frederick Douglas Brown Postgraduate Science Research Scholarships
This Scholarship is for postgraduate study in Chemistry or Physics.
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Duffus Lubecki Award
In 1924 Mr A D Lubecki gifted a sum for the encouragement of experimental research. The main purpose of the Award is to encourage and support confirmed PhD candidates undertaking research in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
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Jane and Rebecca Hulst Memorial Scholarship
To foster and encourage masters study in Speech-Language Therapy Practice, with an emphasis on children with disabilities.
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Winifred Gimblett Scholarship
The funds for this Scholarship, which are provided by the income from a bequest made in 1950 by Winifred Gimblett, were transferred to the University of Auckland in 1965. The purpose of this Scholarship is to provide assistance to students pursuing postgraduate study in the field of abnormal psychology.
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Jean Heywood Postgraduate Scholarships
Established in 2007 by Jean Heywood, née Miller, who graduated with an MA in Mathematics from the University of New Zealand in 1942. The purpose is to encourage and assist students undertaking a masters degree in Mathematics or Statistics at the University of Auckland.
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Faculty of Science Student Support Awards

Established in 2010 and financed by the Science Student Support fund, the Scholarships are designed to ensure a greater number of talented students experiencing financial hardship have the opportunity to fulfil their academic goals of undergraduate or postgraduate study.

For detailed information, visit Faculty of Science Student Support Awards.

Faculty of Science Sustainability Network Awards

In an exciting initiative of the Faculty of Science Sustainability Network, ten awards of up to $2,000 each are available to students within the Faculty of Science to support the student’s living costs. The purpose of this Award is to encourage and support student projects involving a specific piece of research related to a sustainability issue.

For detailed information, visit Faculty of Science Sustainability Network Awards.

Summer Research Scholarships

Summer Research Scholarships are a great way to gain valuable research experience, work with leading researchers at the University of Auckland and enhance your career opportunities.

For detailed information, visit Summer Research Scholarships.