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Scholarship Guide: Studying in New Zealand
SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND
UNIVERSITY OF CANTEBURY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship recognises top international scholars and supports them in study towards an undergraduate Engineering degree at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. Thirty-five scholarships are available annually.
ELIGIBILITY: Recipients must be full-fee-paying international students (excluding citizens and permanent residents of New Zealand and Australia). AWARD: Recipients will be awarded $15,000 NZD. DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program you apply for. Learn more here.
BROWNLIE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship supports students for study towards a research doctoral degree at the University of Canterbury.
ELIGIBILITY: Students who have been selected for a University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarship after having applied in May of the same year will be automatically considered for these Scholarships. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up $26,000 NZD per annum and fees at the domestic rate. DEADLINE: October. Learn more here.
NELSON MARLBOROUGH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS
NMIT offers various scholarships supporting students enrolled at the institution.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here. AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship. DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program you apply for. Learn more here.
NEW ZEALAND SCHOLARSHIP
The New Zealand Government offers New Zealand Scholarships to eligible citizens of developing countries conducting their undergraduate and postgraduate academic study in New Zealand and in the Pacific.
ELIGIBILITY: For full eligibility requirements, click here. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees, living allowance of $491 NZD per week, an establishment allow of $3,000 NZD, medical as well as travel insurance, round-trip travel reimbursement, and cost of research and thesis. Learn more here. DEADLINE: Learn more here.
VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
The purpose of the Victoria International Excellence Scholarship is to recruit high-achieving undergraduate international students currently studying in New Zealand to Victoria University of Wellington and to support them in their studies.
ELIGIBILITY: The scholarship is open to international students who have completed at least one full year (ie. their Year 12 year) at a New Zealand secondary school and who are enrolling at Victoria University. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to $20,000 NZD over three years paid towards tuition fees. DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.
The University of Auckland offers scholarships annually to incoming undergraduate students regardless of personal background.
ELIGIBILITY: The scholarships are open to students enrolled in the University’s undergraduate programs. For full eligibility requirements, click here. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to $20,000 NZD. DEADLINE: August. Learn more here.
VICTORIA MASTER’S BY THESIS SCHOLARSHIP
To encourage postgraduate research at Victoria, the University offers scholarships to students about to begin a full-time, research-focussed Master’s degree.
ELIGIBILITY: The scholarship is open to students who are eligible at the time of application to enroll for a Master’s degree by thesis. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a $15,000 NZD tax free stipend. International students other than those from Australia will be liable to pay the difference between the full international student fee and the domestic fee. DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.
UNIVERSITY OF CANTEBURY INTERNATIONAL FIRST YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship recognises and supports top-achieving international students commencing an undergraduate degree programme at the University of Canterbury. Twenty-five scholarships are available annually.
ELIGIBILITY: Recipients must be full-fee-paying international students (excluding citizens and permanent residents of New Zealand and Australia). AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to $20,000 NZD. DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program you apply for. Learn more here.
