New Zealand is one of the most popular study destinations in the world. The country extends a warm welcome to international students from all corners of the world. World-class education, low tuition fees, natural beauty, high standard of living, and excellent part-time and post-graduate work opportunities have inspired students to choose this country as their study abroad destination. Although students have much more to gain in terms of experience, high study costs have been a concern for many of them. This is where scholarships can help. This post discusses some popular government-funded and university-funded study in New Zealand scholarships.

Government-funded New Zealand Scholarships

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS): Funded by the government of New Zealand and managed by Education New Zealand, these scholarships are provided to students who wish to pursue master’s and PhD courses in New Zealand.

Eligibility: The candidate must: Be an international student; not be a resident of New Zealand or Australia; possess a minimum grade equal to a GPA of 3.7 on a scale of 4; have a valid offer for a PhD. or to start a degree at the university in New Zealand; carry out their full-time PhD. study in the country, not from long distance.

Participating Universities: AUT University, Massey University, and Victoria University of Wellington

How to Apply: You can apply through the website or contact your Embassy, Consulate, and New Zealand High Commission.

The scholarship covers tuition fees, living stipend (up to NZD$25,000 tax-free), health insurance coverage (up to NZD$600 annually) for three years, and associated student levies.

Website Link: http://www.inia.es/gcontrec/pub/NZIDRS-TC_Applicationform_1151923653328.pdf

New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships: This scholarship is awarded by the Government of India to students who want to pursue PhD and master’s courses in New Zealand. This scholarship is awarded to two students and covers tuition fees, health and travel insurance, living costs, and establishment allowance.

Eligibility: The applicant must: Be at least 18 years of age and a maximum of 39 years of age at the time of application; be a citizen of India, and hold a minimum equivalent GPA of B+ in your recent qualification.

The priority sectors where students can pursue their studies include: climate change and the environment, food security and agriculture, disaster risk management, renewable energy, and governance.

Participating Universities: AUT, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington, Southern Institute of Technology, Unitec Institute of Technology, and Wintec-Waikato Institute of Technology

The scholarship covers living costs of NZ$25,000 per year, a travel expense of NZ$2,000, a health insurance allowance of NZ$500, and a book and thesis allowance up to NZ$800

Website link: https://www.otago.ac.nz/international/nzd_commonwealth.html

New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA): Every year, these awards are given to 35 Indian students wishing to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees in New Zealand in the fields of fashion, business, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

Eligibility: The candidate must: be at least 18 years at the time of application; hold citizenship of India; not be a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand and Australia; hold a minimum equivalent GPA of B+ in your recent qualification.

Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Auckland University of Technology, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Auckland, University of Waikato, University of Otago, Victoria University of Wellington

How to Apply: You can apply through individual university websites.

Website Link: Check individual university websites.

Non-government Scholarships in New Zealand for Indian Students

SEG Scholarship: Funded by the Soshi Educational Group, this scholarship is provided to international students who want to pursue an undergraduate degree in geophysics and geosciences. The scholarships are distinguished as an undergraduate (A and B scholarships) and other programs (C scholarships).

Eligibility: The candidate must: be a high school senior planning to attend college, an undergraduate, and a graduate; possess above-average grades; pursue a college curriculum that directs toward a career in applied geophysics.

The scholarship value ranges up to NZD$7000 annually.

How to Apply: Students can apply online.

Website Link: https://seg.org/scholarships

NZ-GRADS New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship: This scholarship program is launched by The Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions and is awarded to students who wish to complete their PhD in agriculture emission science.

Eligibility: The candidate must: be a citizen of a developing country; hold a conditional or non-conditional offer for PhD program at the University of New Zealand; choose a PhD research topic relating to greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural systems.

How to Apply: You can apply online through the official New Zealand website.

This scholarship covers tuition fees, annual stipend, medical insurance, visa application cost, airfare, and research allowance.

Website Link: https://www.studywithnewzealand.govt.nz/en/how-to-apply/plan-your-study-experience?institutionid=378394)&scholarshipid=129275

University-funded Scholarships for International Students in New Zealand

Massey University Master’s Research Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to international and domestic students who wish to enroll for the research component at the University of Massey.

Eligibility: The candidate must be enrolled full-time or part-time in a 90 credit or more research component of a master’s degree with a start date that aligns with the regulations of the scholarship.

Website Link: https://www.massey.ac.nz/study/scholarships-and-awards/massey-university-masters-research-scholarship/

University of Otago International Master’s Research Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to international students wishing to study master’s at the University of Otago.

Eligibility: The candidate must: be enrolling for his/her first master’s qualification; be an international student; be undertaking a thesis-based master’s at the university.

How to Apply: You can apply for the scholarship through the university website.

This scholarship covers stipend, tuition fee, and excludes insurance and student services fee.

Website link: https://www.otago.ac.nz/study/scholarships/database/otago014691.html

Most New Zealand scholarships for international students discussed in this post cover tuition fees and other important costs that otherwise amount to higher costs. These scholarships are designed to make studying in New Zealand a stress-free yet memorable experience for students.