Interested in applying for a 2026 Kupe Leadership Scholarship? Take this opportunity to meet the programme team and an alum to find out everything you need to know about this transformative postgrad Leadership Scholarship opportunity. Ask any questions you may have about the Scholarship and Leadership Development Programme during this online event. The prestigious Kupe Leadership Scholarship offers a unique opportunity for students from all faculties to enrich a year of postgraduate study at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Join us online to find out more.
The scholarship includes:
- Stipend of $22,000 (or a $10,000 stipend plus on-campus studio accommodation)
- Tuition fees for one academic year
- Bespoke leadership programme
- Personal mentor
- Leadership speaker events
- 16 scholarships*
The Scholarship offers a cohort of Scholars an exciting experience of personal growth and challenge alongside their Masters, final year Honours or Postgraduate Diploma courses at Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland.
Read more about Kupe Leadership Scholarship here
Read more about the 2025 Kupe Leadership Scholars here
For full-time study at Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland in 2026. To be eligible for the scholarship you must be you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of New Zealand and must have lived in New Zealand for at least five years in the ten years preceding the year of application. See the regulations for further information.
Applications close midday Friday 22 August 2025.
A link will be sent to registered attendees the day before the session.
