Scholarships in New Zealand

With a dedication to nurturing talent and achievement, New Zealand provides a wide variety of grant programs designed for different areas of study. Whether it's merit-based recognitions, financial assistance, or research fellowships, these scholarships enable students to follow their interests and make valuable contributions to the dynamic academic environment of New Zealand.

List of popular Scholarship programs

New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA)

Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : PG Scholarships
No of Scholarships : 29

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : Towards Full tuition fees. Living allowance (a stipend) of NZ$531 per week. An establishment allowance of NZ$3,000
No of Scholarships : Merit Based

University of Auckland

Scholarship Type : India High Achievers Scholarship
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : Towards Full tuition fees. Living allowance (a stipend) of NZ$531 per week. An establishment allowance of NZ$3,000
No of Scholarships : 30

University of Auckland

Scholarship : ASEAN High Achievers Scholarship
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : Up to $10,000 for either postgraduate study or undergraduate study
No of Scholarships : 30

University of Auckland

Scholarship : International Student Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : Up to $10,000 for either postgraduate study or undergraduate study
No of Scholarships : 30

University of Canterbury

Scholarship : Master's Scholarship
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : $14,000

Massey University

Scholarship : Doctoral Scholarship
No. of Scholarships : Multiple awards
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : $90,000 plus fees

Massey University

Scholarship : Master's Research Scholarship
No. of Scholarships : Multiple awards
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : $15,000

Victoria University of Wellington

Scholarship : Tongarewa Scholarship
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : NZ$ 5,000 or NZ$ 10,000

Victoria University of Wellington

Scholarship : Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : NZ$ 10,000

Lincoln University

Scholarship : Undergraduate Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : NZ$5,000

Lincoln University

Scholarship : International Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : NZ$ 3,000

Lincoln University

Scholarship : International Pathway Merit Scholarship
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : NZ$ 2,500
No. of Scholarships : Up to 10 scholarships

Lincoln University

Scholarship : International School Leavers Scholarship
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : NZ$10,000
No. of Scholarships : Multiple awards

Lincoln University

Scholarship : 180-credit Taught Master Merit Scholarship
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : NZ$7,000 or NZ$10,000

University of Waikato

Scholarship : Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : Up to NZ$ 15,000 towards tuition fees
No. of Scholarships : 29

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Scholarship : AUT International Scholarship - South Asia
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : NZ$ 5,000 contributions towards fees
No. of Scholarships : 29

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Scholarship : AUT International Scholarships - Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : NZ$ 8,000 contributions towards fees
No. of Scholarships : 20

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Scholarship : AUT International Scholarships – Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies
Scholarship Type : Merit Based
Scholarship Amount : NZ$5,000 contributions towards fees
No. of Scholarships : 60 for Master’s and 20 for Bachelor’s

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