Auckland Royal Academy Scholarship Portal | New Zealand Scholarships 2026

Māori & Pacific Islander Scholarship

Diversity Māori & Pacific Islander Amount: 12,000 NZD Deadline: May 7, 2026

The Māori & Pacific Islander Scholarship is designed to support students of Māori and Pacific Islander heritage in pursuing higher education at Auckland Royal Academy. This scholarship recognizes the importance of increasing representation and fostering academic excellence within these communities.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be of Māori or Pacific Islander descent
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate program
- Have achieved an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (or equivalent)
- Demonstrate connection to and involvement with Māori or Pacific Islander communities
- Submit a personal statement and proof of heritage

1. Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Gender

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Marital Status *

Ethnicity

Address *

City *

State/Province

Postal/Zip Code

Country *

Nationality *

Duration of Residence in Current Country *

2. Proposed Study

Degree Program *

Current Academic Degree *

Scholarship Type *

Method of Study *

Proposed Start Date *

Expected Duration of Study

Major Area of Study *

Current Major/Specialization *

Current GPA (if applicable)

Expected Graduation Date *

3. Supporting Information

Personal Statement/Essay (300-500 words) *

Please explain why you are applying for this scholarship, your academic and career goals, and how this scholarship will help you achieve them.

0 words (300-500 words required)

Academic Achievements

List any academic achievements, awards, honors, or recognitions you have received.

Financial Information

Please provide information about your financial situation and need for this scholarship.

4. Document Upload

Personal Identity Document (Passport/ID) *

Upload a copy of your passport or national ID card. Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG (max 5MB)

Academic Qualifications (Transcript/Certificate) *

Upload a copy of your latest academic transcript or certificate. Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG (max 5MB)

Additional Supporting Document (Optional)

Upload any additional document that supports your application (e.g., recommendation letter, CV). Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG (max 5MB)

5. Declaration

I declare that the information provided in this application is true and correct. I understand that providing false or misleading information may result in the cancellation of my application or scholarship. I agree to the terms and conditions of the Auckland Royal Academy Scholarship Program.

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