The New Zealand Aid Programme offers several different types of scholarship. Most are for full-time tertiary study in New Zealand. There are also two other scholarship schemes: one is for full-time tertiary study in a Pacific Island Country university, one is for short-term professional development or vocational training.
Scholarship Types Overview
There are four types of scholarships for full-time tertiary level study in New Zealand:
New Zealand Pacific Scholarships
New Zealand Development Scholarships
New Zealand ASEAN Scholarships
New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships
Two other scholarship types are also available:
Scholarships for full-time tertiary level study at a Pacific Island Country university (under the New Zealand Regional Development Scholarships) are available to citizens of selected countries in the Pacific.
Scholarships for short-term (up to one year) professional development or vocational training in New Zealand (under the Short Term Training Scholarships) are currently available to citizens of selected Pacific Island and ASEAN countries.
Financial benefits
Our scholarships provide the following financial support:
- full tuition fees
- a fortnightly living allowance - this is a contribution to basic living expenses
- an establishment allowance - this is a once only payment as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, text books, study materials
- medical and travel insurance
- travel to and from your home country - this is for travel from your home country at the start of the scholarship, and for you to return to your home country at the end of your scholarship. Note that we offer our scholarships for the shortest amount of time needed for you to complete the academic programme.
- home leave or reunion travel for some scholars
assistance with research and thesis costs for many postgraduate research students
Eligibility
We offer scholarships to people from developing countries in the Pacific and some countries in Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa. We look for scholars who are motivated to make a difference at home, and are keen to foster relations with New Zealand now and in the future.
Source : https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/scholarships/types-of-scholarships/
