University of Auckland 140th Anniversary Kupenga Rau Māori and Pacific Scholarship

The Scholarship was established in 2023 and is funded by Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the founding of the university.

The main purpose of the Scholarship is to financially support academically-able Māori and Pacific students attending university for the first time having left secondary school or kura in the previous year.

You do not need to apply for this scholarship, award or prize or complete an online application form. It is awarded on the recommendation of the relevant faculty or University of Auckland committee.

For more information about the awarding process for this scholarship, award or prize, download a copy of the regulations.

You can find answers to your questions about scholarships, awards and prizes on the University's online help and support centre, AskAuckland.

If you can’t find the answer to your question, contact our Student Support Team.

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Every effort has been made to ensure the information we have supplied is correct and up to date. However we strongly advise that you check the regulations, application forms and any other information that is available, to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for any application you might make, and that you understand the implications of any regulations, awarding value and closing dates.