New Zealand International Scholarships
Total reward
Full tuition + living costs
Level
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD / Doctorate
Duration
For the duration of the qualification
Location
New Zealand
About this scholarship
New Zealand government scholarship for students from selected developing countries.
Eligibility
- Citizens of eligible partner countries in the Pacific, Asia, Africa, and Latin America
- Must return to home country after completion
- Minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience preferred
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly living stipend
- Round-trip airfare
- Health insurance
- Research/conference allowance
Required Documents
- Valid passport (min 6 months validity)
- Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates and transcripts
- Research proposal (2-5 pages)
- Two academic reference letters
- English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of purpose / Motivation letter
- Publications list (if any)
How to Apply
- Be a citizen of an eligible developing country in the Pacific or Asia, aged 18+ at the start, who has lived in your home country for the two years before applying and commits to returning home for at least two years after study to contribute to its development
- Study full-time in a priority field at an eligible New Zealand institution (or a Pacific university for some Pacific scholars)
- Register and apply online through the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship system during your country's application window (around March) with your documents and a statement of your development-impact plans
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