AUT Ki Uta Ki Tai – Aspire Scholarship

With the new final-year fees free policy changes from 2025, we know starting university education can be financially demanding – but the benefits are considerable.

We believe that no student should have to compromise their academic aspirations because of financial difficulties. That’s why we’re offering a unique scholarship package that includes financial and other student support to help set you up for success.

The scholarship will contribute towards your fees in the first two years of your AUT bachelor's degree, helping to ease the financial pressure until you're ready to apply for fees free study in your final year of study.

What’s included in this scholarship

$4,000 toward tuition fees in both Year 1 and Year 2 of an AUT bachelor's degree
$25 per week credit for printing, shuttles buses and other services on the AUT Wallet
Free AUT gym membership
Dedicated course counselling
Library workshops including academic writing, APA referencing and time management
Regular career and employability sessions, financial support, money coaching and mental health counselling

200 scholarships are on offer for those who are new to study at AUT in Semester 1, 2025. Apply by 10 November 2024.

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What other students say about studying at AUT

Kenza Taele

Samoan, New Zealand European, Ngāi Tahu
Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)

“I believe that AUT is a university that has been designed to enable its students to thrive through the presence of a supportive community. I’ve had the privilege of experiencing the warmth of the Māori support systems and have felt the support from teaching staff that not only constantly offer their time to help us enhance our learnings, but also ensure they get to know us as people.”

Dilon Kumar

Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Marketing

“As an AUT student, you’re not just working towards a degree but are also gaining access to incredible opportunities, connections and resources that can significantly enhance your career and future. From having industry professionals in our lectures to receiving emails about career expos, potential job offers and CV workshops, these opportunities have been the highlight of my time at AUT.”

Hope Manaakitia Korewha

Ngāpuhi, Niuean
Bachelor of Visual Arts Te Tohu Paetahi mō Toi Ataata

“I’ve enjoyed creating new connections and meeting lifelong friends, enabling me to hold on to unforgettable memories, and learning skills in my degree that will be applicable in my future and day-to-day life. I also appreciate that AUT has student support services that see you as a person, rather than a statistic, and are here to help.”

Josh Laloli

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Architectural Engineering

“AUT fit perfectly with my learning style – learning through collaboration, engagement with lecturers and plenty of workshops. The forward-thinking nature of the courses that delivered what the industry wanted was also a huge upside of AUT. When I went into the job market, I was constantly hearing ‘Wow, you learned that at uni?’ from interviewers.”

Althea Mercado

Bachelor of Construction in Quantity Surveying

“I think AUT enables students to become fully equipped to start their chosen careers with confidence. I’ve seen this through the opportunities AUT is consistently offering, the courses it delivers and the environment it fosters. I’ve enjoyed the facilities that AUT has as I can study virtually anywhere as the campus is massive.”

Maia Hemara-Tylden

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Rangi
Bachelor of Arts in Māori Development with a minor in Education

“The atmosphere at AUT felt welcoming and colourful, and from the first day the staff and students were so supportive. I made some great friends while I was at AUT. We all came from similar backgrounds and were all in this to do better for ourselves and our whānau. Engaging with people from different parts of New Zealand and the world was great.”

Caleb Jasmat

Bachelor of Business in Management with a minor in Marketing

“University showed me that I could stick at something for a prolonged period, commit myself to a cause and ultimately graduate or ‘pass’ the degree. I left AUT knowing how I learn best, the type of environments that I thrive in and don’t thrive in, which has put me in great stead throughout my career to date.”

Avalon Martin

Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa in Industrial Design with a minor in Digital Fabrication

“I wholeheartedly endorse studying at AUT due to the outstanding facilities, supportive atmosphere and the industry connections. I’ve found the student life at AUT enriching due to the charismatic and nurturing cohort that I‘ve been fortunate enough to be a part of, as well as the state-of-the-art facilities.”

Applying for scholarships

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Not sure how to get started with your scholarship application? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered, so make sure you check out our info on applying for scholarships.

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Contact the AUT Scholarships Office

Get in touch with AUT’s Scholarship Office if you have a general scholarship enquiry or want to ask specific questions about your scholarship application.

Phone +64 9 921 9837
scholarships@aut.ac.nz