Scholarships for International Students in New Zealand
Top Universities in New Zealand to study with scholarship
- Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
- Lincoln University, New Zealand
- Massey University - Kaplan International
- The University of Auckland
- The University of Otago
- The University of Waikato
- University of Canterbury
- University of Otago Language Centre and Foundation Year
- Victoria University of Wellington
Types of Scholarships in New Zealand
New Zealand Government Scholarships
S. No.
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Scholarship
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Description
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Eligibility
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Amount in NZD
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1
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New Zealand Pacific Scholarships | This is offered to UG & PG students | Students with an IELTS score of 6.5 minimum can apply | NZ$43,205 |
2
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Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships | The New Zealand government hosts this scholarship | Students of selected countries are eligible to apply | 100% off on tuition fees |
3
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New Zealand ASEAN Scholar Awards | This scholarship is provided for UG, PG, PhD & Diploma students | All SouthEast Asian students are eligible to apply | Variable amount |
4
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Short Term Training Scholarships | It is open to students who undertake short-term courses | Students from selected countries are eligible to apply | Weekly allowance + training cost + full tuition fees |
5
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New Zealand Development Scholarships | It is open to students of all disciplines | All students who successfully enrol in any institute are eligible | Full tuition fees + establishment allowance + travel allowance |
6
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New Zealand Regional Development Scholarships | This is open to all programs | Students from particular countries are eligible | Variable amount |
7
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Commonwealth Scholarships | It is available for Master’s & PhD students | Students below 39 years with a good English proficiency test score can apply | Full tuition fees+living allowance+establishment cost+medical insurance+airfare+travel insurance+research & thesis cost |
New Zealand Universities Scholarships for International Students
S. No.
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Name of University |
Name of Scholarship
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Description
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Eligibility
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Amount in NZD
|
1
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University of Waikato | International Excellence Scholarship | It is open for UG, PG & PhD students | This is based on your academic performance | NZ$20,000 |
2
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Lincoln University | International Taught Master Merit Scholarship | This is available for Master’s students | This is a merit-based scholarship | 25% off on tuition fees |
3
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Victoria University of Wellington | Wellington Master’s by Thesis Scholarship | Master’s students of all disciplines can apply | All students of the university are eligible | NZ$23,030 + first year tuition fee waiver |
4
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University of Canterbury | Owen Browning Scholarships in Forestry | This is available for all Master’s/PhD students of the discipline | All students of all fields are eligible | Variable amount |
5
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Auckland University of Technology | International Excellence Scholarship | All UG & PG students can apply | Residents of all countries except New Zealand & Australia are eligible | NZ$2000 - NZ$7500 |
6
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University of Canterbury | Orion Master’s Energy Scholarship | It is open for Master’s students of the energy field | Academic excellence is the basis of it | NZ$16,500 |
7
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University of Otago | International Research Master’s Scholarship | 8 scholarships are awarded for Master’s students | All students of the university are eligible | NZ$15,000 + first year tuition fee waiver |
8
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Victoria University of Wellington | Tongarewa Scholarship | 10 scholarships are awarded for UG/PG students | All students of the university can apply | NZ$5000 - NZ$10,000 |
9
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University of Auckland | ADB Scholarships | This is available for Master’s students | All students are eligible to apply | Tuition fee waiver+airfare+medical insurance+travel allowance |
10
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University of Canterbury | John McMillan Scholarship | It is open for Undergraduates | All students of the university are eligible | NZ$4605 |
Eligibility criteria to apply for scholarship in New Zealand
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