ScholarshipsNew Zealand Excellence Awards
PartialGovernmentMaster · PhD
New Zealand Excellence Awards
New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) Priority areas aligned with home country development needs
New ZealandGovernmentDevelopmentPacificMaster'sPhDFully Funded
Amount
NZD $10,000
Funding
Partial
Deadline
145 days left
Country
New Zealand
Awards
Approximately 500-600 per year
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Provider
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)
Type
Government
Field of Study
Priority areas aligned with home country development needs
Awards Available
Approximately 500-600 per year
Duration
Master's: 1-2 years, Postgraduate Diploma: 1 year, PhD: 3-4 years
Open To
Citizens of eligible countries in the Pacific, Asia, Afri...
GPA Requirement
Must meet admission requirements of the NZ university
Language
IELTS 6.0 overall minimum (may vary by programme)
Age Limit
No strict age limit
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 10-15%
Results Announced
September to October for February start
New Zealand Excellence Awards help outstanding international students access postgraduate education in New Zealand. The awards recognize academic achievement and leadership potential, supporting New Zealand's goal of becoming a world-leading education destination known for its quality, innovation, and connection to nature.
- NZD $10,000 towards tuition fees
- Prestigious award recognition
- Letter of award to complement other scholarship applications
- Relevance of study to home country development
- Academic ability and qualifications
- Professional experience and leadership potential
- Clear plan to apply skills in home country
- English language proficiency
Application Deadline (145 days left)
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Results Announced
September to October for February start
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