Brief description: The New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) Open Scholarships Scheme is a non-bilateral scheme that offers the opportunity to people from selected developing countries. The scholarships are offered for full-time, tertiary level study (Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, or PhD) at participating ducation institutions. Under the NZDS-Open Scholarship Scheme, candidates independently apply for a scholarship.
NZAID : Diploma/Masters/PhD
Deadline: May-June 2011(annual)
Study in: New Zealand Course starts 2011
Host Institution(s): The contact details and close-off dates to receive applications of each institution is found at this link.
Field(s) of study:
The scholarships cover studies related to education, health, rural livelihoods, governance, human rights, or economic development, depending on the human resource development training needs of the home government.
Number of Awards: Varies per country. See country information sheet for more information.
Target group: The scholarships are open to citizens of Bolivia, China*, Ecuador, Honduras, Kenya, Mongolia, Nepal, Nicaragua, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Timor Leste, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. NZDS-Open scholarships are generally directed at employees of private sector or civil society sector organisations, including non-governmental organisations. In some countries, public sector employees can also apply for a NZDS-Open scholarship depending on the country or region-specific selection criteria.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) fund tuition and enrolment fees, an establishment allowance, a basic stipend, approved scholarship-related travel, some course-related costs, and medical and travel insurance.
Eligibility: Applicants must consult with either the NZDS accredited institution or New Zealand embassy in their country for more information about eligibility criteria.
Application instructions:
NZDS applicants from Bolivia, China*, Ecuador, Honduras, Kenya, Mongolia, Nepal, Nicaragua, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia should apply directly to a New Zealand education institution and should direct all their questions about the NZDS to that institution. See the list of Institution contact details and closing dates. NZDS candidates from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Timor Leste, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay should apply directly to the relevant New Zealand Embassy in their country. The application deadline varies but is around May to June of each year. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.aid.govt.nz/scholarships/
NZAID : Diploma/Masters/PhD
Deadline: May-June 2011(annual)
Study in: New Zealand Course starts 2011
Host Institution(s): The contact details and close-off dates to receive applications of each institution is found at this link.
Field(s) of study:
The scholarships cover studies related to education, health, rural livelihoods, governance, human rights, or economic development, depending on the human resource development training needs of the home government.
Number of Awards: Varies per country. See country information sheet for more information.
Target group: The scholarships are open to citizens of Bolivia, China*, Ecuador, Honduras, Kenya, Mongolia, Nepal, Nicaragua, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Timor Leste, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. NZDS-Open scholarships are generally directed at employees of private sector or civil society sector organisations, including non-governmental organisations. In some countries, public sector employees can also apply for a NZDS-Open scholarship depending on the country or region-specific selection criteria.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) fund tuition and enrolment fees, an establishment allowance, a basic stipend, approved scholarship-related travel, some course-related costs, and medical and travel insurance.
Eligibility: Applicants must consult with either the NZDS accredited institution or New Zealand embassy in their country for more information about eligibility criteria.
Application instructions:
NZDS applicants from Bolivia, China*, Ecuador, Honduras, Kenya, Mongolia, Nepal, Nicaragua, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia should apply directly to a New Zealand education institution and should direct all their questions about the NZDS to that institution. See the list of Institution contact details and closing dates. NZDS candidates from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Timor Leste, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay should apply directly to the relevant New Zealand Embassy in their country. The application deadline varies but is around May to June of each year. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.aid.govt.nz/scholarships/
