Scholarships

Merit-Based Scholarship

The University of Auckland is the top-ranked institution in New Zealand and one of the top 100 universities in the world ranked by QS World Rankings with 18 academic areas ranked in the top 50 globally. The University of Auckland and TEAN have partnered to offer a merit-based scholarship of US$5,000 available each semester to a high achieving student who will align with the academic prestige of the University of Auckland.

People & Place Scholarship

Indigenous Studies is a growing field that promotes and values diverse, international indigenous perspectives in a changing global environment. The University of Auckland is ranked 28th globally in Arts and Humanities and is home to the School of Māori Studies and Pacific Studies, or Te Wānanga o Waipapa, ensuring a solid base to explore the culture of New Zealand. The purpose of this scholarship is to award students who focus on indigenous studies. There are two US$2,000 scholarships available for the Spring (February-July) semester and one US$2,000 scholarship available for the Fall (July-November) semester.

Choose Earth Scholarship

The University of Auckland is committed to pursuing sustainability via environmental excellence in and out of the classroom aligning with the TEAN core value of Choose Earth as both entities work toward a sustainable future. This scholarship supports that shared initiative. The purpose of this scholarship is to award students who have an academic focus on the environmental studies and sustainability. There are two US$2,000 scholarships available for the Spring (February-July) semester and one US$2,000 scholarship available for the Fall (July-November) semester.

Application Deadlines

Spring (February-June): November 15
Fall (July-November): May 15

Awards are generally announced on the following dates:
Spring Scholarships – announced in mid-December and awarded in mid-March
Fall Scholarships – announced mid-June and awarded in late July

The scholarship funds will not be disbursed until the end of the add/drop period at the University of Auckland when we will be able to confirm the student’s final course enrollment.

Requirements

• Must complete the online scholarship application (the link to apply is listed below).
• Must meet the University of Auckland entrance requirements including a 3.0 minimum GPA.
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student and have completed at least two semesters.
• For the Choose Earth Scholarship, you must be majoring in a field related to environmental science/management or sustainability and enroll in two classes at the University of Auckland relating to the environment or sustainability.
• For the People & Place Scholarship, you must be majoring in a field related to indigenous studies, anthropology, sociology, or history and enroll in two classes at the University of Auckland relating to Maori or Pacific Island studies or New Zealand history and culture.
• Disbursement can only be applied towards total program fees. Cash disbursements will not be made under any circumstances.
• Disbursement will only be made after confirmation of final course enrollment which is after the semester has started.
• Scholarship applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Selection Criteria

• Selections will be based on the overall application materials including a personal essay and overall presentation.
• Applications will be judged by a panel of TEAN staff members.
• To be considered for the University of Auckland Scholarships you must meet the above requirements.
• Assessment will be based on the merit of the individual applicants judged by the following: excellence in academics, active participation in extracurricular activities, awareness of the value of international education and two, short answer essays. 
• No exceptions regarding the above requirements will be made.

Photography Study Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship is for a study abroad applicant who is also a talented photographer. Semester scholarships are $500 and Summer program (program length must be 4 weeks or more) scholarships are $250.  The winning applicant will commit to documenting their semester abroad and submitting photographs to TEAN.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be accepted into a TEAN semester program. Students may not apply for the scholarship before they are formally accepted into a TEAN program.
• Must complete the online scholarship application (the link to apply is listed below).
• Must submit a digital portfolio of their photography with a minimum of 10 photos to be reviewed, as part of the application process.
• If successful, the winning applicants will be required to sign a contract that outlines the expectations for documenting the semester and deadlines for submitting photos.
• The scholarship winner(s) will own the copyright of submitted photos. Photographs that are submitted can be used by TEAN to promote TEAN programs in any and all media.
• Scholarship applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• The winner(s) will be selected based on the application, short answers and photography portfolio. Applications will be judged by a panel of TEAN staff members.
• To be considered for the Photography Scholarship students must meet the above requirements. Assessment will be based on the overall application and the digital portfolio that shows the applicant’s photography skills.
• No exceptions regarding the above requirements will be made.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Spring (January/Feb – May/June): December 15
Summer (June/July/August): April 30
Fall (July/August – November/December): June 15

Awards are announced prior to departure.

TEAN Host University Scholarships

The following universities have committed scholarship funds for 2019. Any TEAN applicants for these universities that apply for a TEAN merit, need or diversity scholarship will automatically be considered for a university specific scholarship if available.

New Zealand

AUT University
One US$1,000 scholarship available each semester.

University of Canterbury
NZ$8,000 available in scholarship funds for Spring and Fall 2019.  Minimum of $2,000, maximum of $5,000/student.

Massey University – Wellington / Massey University – Palmerston North
One NZ$1,000 scholarship available for Spring 2019.

University of Otago
Two NZ$1,000 scholarships available for each semester.

Victoria University of Wellington
Two NZD$1,000 for TEAN for 2019

Australia

Bond University
Four x AU$1,000 scholarships available each semester.
One AU$400 bookshop voucher each semester.

University of New South Wales
Five AU$5,000 scholarships and one AU$2,000 scholarship for the fall and spring semesters.

South Korea

Summer in Seoul – Korea University
One US$2,000 Merit-based award and one US$1,000 Need-based award available for Summer 2019.

Gilman Bonus Grant

If you’re awarded a Gilman scholarship towards your TEAN program, we’ll chip in another $500 for semester programs or $250 for summer programs. Please complete the form below prior to your departure to let us know. Your Program Manager will request proof of the award once they’ve been awarded.

TEAN Sequel Grant

For all students who have already been abroad on a TEAN program and do a second TEAN program, you can receive a $300 grant for semester programs or a $150 grant for summer or internship programs. Please complete this form to let us know.

External Scholarships

We encourage students to apply to as many external scholarships as they are eligible. Each year many scholarships go unawarded due to a lack of applicants. It is important that you also consult your Study Abroad Office and Financial Aid office to inquire about additional scholarship opportunities. Below are some resources for finding additional scholarships.

• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
  “The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad.”

• Boren Scholarship Award for International Study
  Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East

• Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation
  Scholarship opportunities for Silver and Gold Level Girl Scouts.

• Davis-Putter Scholarship
  Scholarships for students passionate about social justice and change.

• Education New Zealand, Study Abroad Travel and Excellence Awards
  Funding opportunities for students studying in New Zealand.

• Foundation for Global Scholars
  Scholarship opportunities for students studying abroad in all destinations.

• Freeman-ASIA
  Scholarship opportunities for students studying abroad in East and Southeast Asia.

• Fund for Education Abroad
  Scholarships for underrepresented students in study abroad.

• Golden Key International Honour Society Study Abroad Scholarship
  Scholarships available for Golden Key members.

• NAFSA Rainbow SIG
  Opportunities for LGBTQ students to study abroad.

• DiversityAbroad.com
  Opportunities for students who identify as diverse.

• Mobility International
  Scholarships and resources for students with disabilities.

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES

• StudyAbroad.com
• GoAbroad Scholarship Search
• International Scholarship Search