New Zealand Scholarships
A variety of scholarships are available in New Zealand to help international students attend New Zealand universities.
Citizens of some developing nations may be eligible for scholarships to pursue higher education or vocational training in New Zealand or the Pacific region.
With the information, skills, and credentials provided by New Zealand Scholarships, students can contribute to the political, social, and economic advancement of their nation.
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Scholarships for International Students
Undergraduate and graduate students in New Zealand may apply for New Zealand Pacific Scholarships (NZPS). The deadline for NZPS applications is always February 27. (please note there is a pre-application process).
New Zealand Regional Development Scholarships (NZRDS): These can be used for undergraduate or graduate study at a tertiary institution with a Pacific location. Applications for the NZRDS are due on February 27 of each year.
Short Term Training Awards (STTA): These are available in New Zealand for training that is vocational or skills-based and lasts shorter than a year. The deadline for STTA applications is always March 28.
- New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships
The New Zealand government offers Commonwealth scholarships under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan to citizens of participating developing Commonwealth nations who want to enroll in master’s and doctoral programs at New Zealand universities.
The New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships program covers the price of tuition and enrollment, an establishment allowance, a basic stipend, authorized travel for the purpose of the scholarship, some course-related expenses, and health and travel insurance.
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- New Zealand ASEAN Scholar Awards
The New Zealand-ASEAN Scholar Awards are scholarships for foreign students from Southeast Asian nations who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in New Zealand’s universities and colleges in order to contribute to the development of their home nations. The scholarships cover living expenses, insurance, and travel expenses.
- New Zealand Pacific Scholarships
Candidates from specific Pacific Region nations may apply for New Zealand Pacific Scholarships (NZPS), which fund both undergraduate and graduate studies in New Zealand.
The scholarships cover education fees as well as travel, living, and reunion expenses. They also cover insurance and settling expenses.
These nations and regions are eligible for the scholarships:
Africa Brunei Cambodia China Cook Islands Fiji French Polynesia Indonesia Jordan Kiribati Lao PDR Latin America Argentina Malaysia
Micronesia Mongolia and Nepal Myanmar New Caledonia Niue Papua New Guinea Philippines Samoa Singapore Solomon Islands
Thailand The Caribbean Timor Leste Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu Viet Nam Wallis and Futuna Bhutan Palau Laos Marshall Islands