Kupe Leadership Scholarship - The University of Auckland

A Scholarship of up to $24,100, including accommodation plus a Leadership Development and mentoring programme, for full-time enrolment by New Zealand citizens and permanent residents.

Application status: Apply now
Applicable study: Full-time study in a bachelors (honours) degree, postgraduate diploma or masters degree (see Note II)
Opening date: 1 July
Closing date: 4 September
Tenure: One year
For: Accommodation and assistance with study
Number on offer: Varies
Offer rate: Annually
Value: Up to $24,100 pa comprising stipend and accommodation, plus a customised Leadership Development and mentoring programme

The Scholarship was established in 2018 and is funded by a number of philanthropic donors after seed investment by the McCall MacBain Foundation.

The intention of the Scholarship is to encourage and support exceptional students with a view to developing the next generation of leaders in New Zealand. Each scholar will be matched with a mentor from the community, who is themselves a leader in their field, to advise, challenge and guide them as they complete their study. They will also participate in an especially-designed Leadership Programme.

Please read the regulations carefully to be sure you are eligible to apply. Then click on the “Apply now” button and complete the online application form. We recommend you check the form early in case a reference or endorsement is required to support your application, and to familiarise yourself with the form. All sections (including request sections) must be completed by the closing date, which is midnight on the specified date (unless stated otherwise). We recommend you do not have two different scholarship applications open within the same browser.

Outcomes are determined by a selection committee and are usually notified around six weeks after the closing date.

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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.