Earlier we shared with you the opportunity to apply for the fully-funded Australia Awards. Today we share with you another great fully-funded scholarship opportunity which happens to be the neighbors of Australia, you may have guessed it already Scholarships are available now in New Zealand as applications are open now to apply for the New Zealand Government Scholarships 2023-2024. International students from many countries are eligible to apply for these scholarships. These scholarships are funded and organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, New Zealand.
Students and researchers can apply for this Scholarship by New Zealand Government for Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. in any institution in New Zealand. outstanding students from around the globe can win this scholarship opportunity by New Zealand Government. If You have great academic records and meet all the requirements for the New Zealand Government Scholarship, then you should not miss this amazing scholarship opportunity. You do not need to provide English language test scores when you apply for a New Zealand Scholarship, if you are shortlisted for the scholarship then you need to provide English language test scores.
The opportunities provided by New Zealand Government aims to develop the skills, knowledge, and networks of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries. Due to COVID, only Pacific Region’s students are eligible to apply in New Zeeland under scholarship.
Details
| Country | New Zealand |
| Organizer | New Zealand Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
| Financial Coverage | Fully funded |
| Eligible Nationalities | Selected Countries |
| Available programs | Undergraduates, Graduates, PhD, Diploma |
| Deadline | March 28, 2022 |
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Scholarship Benefits
Successful candidates who gets the scholarship receive following benefits,
- Full Tuition fee is covered under this scholarship
- A weekly stipend of NZ$491
- Establishment allowance of NZ$3000 to help with set-up costs in New Zealand.
- Medical insurance
- Return Travel Ticket
- Travel Insurance
- Allowance for research and thesis costs for many postgraduate students
- Travel home during your scholarship (We allow for one or two trips home, depending on the length of your scholarship)
Requirements to Apply
Following are the basic eligibility criteria for this scholarship program,
- Must be from eligible list of countries
- Applicants must be from 18 to 40 years old at the start of the study
- Postgraduate scholarship applicants or applicants, who finished high school a few years ago, must have relevant work experience.One Year fulltime or Two years part Time.
- Must meet New Zealand Student visa requirements
- Candidates meet all the course requirements before applying
- Candidates have received an offer or acceptance from any host universities in New Zealand.
- PhD scholarship applicants should look for and email suitable PhD supervisors at New Zealand universities.
- Candidates must provide English Proficiency Certificate if they get the scholarship.
- For Candidates applying for Phd program, needs to submit Research Proposal
- Candidates must provide Study Plan for Masters Degree
- Statement of Purpose
- Motivation Letter
Duration of Program
Duration of the scholarship program depends on the type of degree you want to study, details given as follows,
- Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
- Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
- Master’s Degree (1-2 years)
- PhD (up to 3.5 years)
Eligible Countries for New Zealand Governement Schoalrship
Usually New Zeeland accepts appllications from students from following countries but due to Covid students from Pacific Area are only eligible to apply,
Asian countries
Cambodia, Indonesia, Jordan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam
African countries
Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Djibouti, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Caribbean countries
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago
Latin American countries
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela
Pacific countries (Only This Region Eligible For This Year)
Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships
New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship is available to citizens of these countries in the Commonwealth:
| Africa | Botswana, Cameroon, Eswatini, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia. |
| Caribbean | Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines. |
| Asia | Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia. |
| Pacific | Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu. |
Host Universities
Under New Zeeland Government Scholarship for Tertiary International Students can study in following universities,
- Auckland University of Technology
- Lincoln University
- Massey University
- University of Auckland
- University of Canterbury
- University of Otago
- University of Waikato
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Southern Institute of Technology
- Unitec Institute of Technology
- Wintec – Waikato Institute of Technology
Deadline
Last date to apply for New Zealand Government Scholarship depends upon the country your are applying,
| Application Group | Eligible countries | Form type | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Kiribati, Micronesia (Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau), Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa (Open Category), Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu | Apply online only | The application portal will be open from 12.00am Monday 28 February to 12.00pm Monday 28 March (New Zealand Time) |
| Group 2 | Samoa (Foundation) | Apply online only | The application portal will open later in the year. Please check back in May for application portal opening dates. |
Required Documents
- A certified copy of original formal degree graduation certificate and, if not in English, a certified translation of the degree.
- A certified copy of original formal academic transcript/s and, if not in English, a certified translation copy of the transcripts.
- a certified copy of a citizenship document
- a certified copy of the original birth certificate and, if not in English, a certified translation
- a curriculum vitae (CV) briefly detailing work history and responsibilities
- referee reports: at least one academic referee report and at least one other referee report (e.g. a work supervisor). Master’s by Research or PhD applicants should provide two academic referee reports.
- a certified copy of original English language test.
- For PhD candidates evidence that the applicant has received in-principle support for their research topic from a potential supervisor.
- Covid vaccination ertificate
How to Apply For New Zealand Government Scholarship
Candidates can apply for Government Scholarship by New Zealand either online or by mail to nominating agency,
For Common Wealth Countries
Candidates from common wealth countries can apply by sending their complete application to the nominating agencies in their countries,
Application Form For New Zealand Common Wealth Scholarship
contact common wealth nominating agency in your country for application form.
Students from all other countries have to apply online
