Scholarships to
Study in New Zealand
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How to get New Zealand Scholarships for Indian Students?

With an exceptional quality of education and standard of living, New Zealand is one of the preferred destinations for international students. The country provides several scholarships, and you have a comprehensive list to choose from. Universities, colleges and trusts offer scholarships, and you can choose which suits you best. These scholarships cover your tuition fees, airfare, health insurance, and living expenses. To know more about them in detail, you can read further.
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Type of New Zealand Scholarships


New Zealand has several scholarships, and you can choose the ones that best fit your qualifications and eligibility. The main types of scholarships include the following:

  • Government Scholarships.
  • Merit-Based Scholarships.
  • Scholarships for Women.
  • Scholarships for Minorities.
  • Sports Scholarships.

New Zealand Government Scholarships


S. No.
Name of Scholarship
Description 
Eligibility 
Amount in NZD
1
New Zealand Pacific Scholarships
This is offered to UG & PG students
Students with an IELTS score of 6.5 minimum can apply
NZ$43,205
2
New Zealand ASEAN Scholar Awards
This scholarship is provided for UG, PG, PhD & Diploma students
All SouthEast Asian students are eligible to apply
Variable amount
3
Short Term Training Scholarships
It is open to students who undertake short-term courses 
Students from selected countries are eligible to apply
Weekly allowance + training cost + full tuition fees
4
New Zealand Development Scholarships
It is open to students of all disciplines
All students who successfully enrol in any institute are eligible
Full tuition fees + establishment allowance + travel allowance
5
New Zealand Regional Development Scholarships
This is open to all programs
Students from particular countries are eligible
Variable amount
6
Commonwealth Scholarships
It is available for Master’s & PhD students
Students below 39 years with a good English proficiency test score can apply
Full tuition fees+living allowance+establishment cost+medical insurance+airfare+travel insurance+research & thesis cost

Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students in New Zealand


S. No.
Name of Scholarships
Description 
Eligibility 
Amount in NZ$
1
Tongarewa Scholarship
The Victoria University of Wellington funds it
All students of the university are eligible to apply
NZ$5000 - NZ$10,000
2
International Student Excellence Scholarship
It is awarded to students semester-wise
This is a merit-based scholarship
NZ$15,333
3
International Excellence Scholarship
The University of Waikato hosts it
All international students of the university are eligible
NZ$10,000
4
AUT International Excellence Scholarships
This is open to all high-achieving students
All students of the university can apply
NZ$7500
5
UC International First Year Undergraduate Scholarship
It will be awarded to 25 Undergraduate students 
Citizens of all countries except New Zealand & Australia are eligible
NZ$15,334 - NZ$30,669
6
New Zealand International Scholarships
It is open to selected disciplines
Students with a minimum IETLS score of 6.0 will be eligible
Full tuition fees+airfare+living allowance+establishment allowance+medical insurance+research & thesis cost
7
Dr Russell Smith Memorial Scholarship
The University of Canterbury (UC) funds it
All visually impaired students can apply
NZ$3068
8
Eamon Molloy Memorial Scholarship
This is open to students of UC
Citizens of particular countries are eligible
NZ$23,022
9
Charles and Austin Henry Alabaster Scholarship
This is open to all UG students 
All students enrolled for Greek & Latin are eligible
NZ$3836
10
Beca Engineering in Society Scholarships
It is available to all Bachelor’s Engineering students
All students of UC are eligible
NZ$4606 - NZ$7677

New Zealand Universities Scholarships for International Students


S. No.
Name of University
Name of Scholarship
Description 
Eligibility 
Amount in NZ$
1
University of Waikato
International Excellence Scholarship
It is open for UG, PG & PhD students
This is based on your academic performance
NZ$20,000
2
Lincoln University
International Taught Master Merit Scholarship
This is available for Master’s students
This is a merit-based scholarship
25% off on tuition fees
3
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington Master’s by Thesis Scholarship
Master’s students of all disciplines can apply
All students of the university are eligible
NZ$23,030 + first year tuition fee waiver
4
University of Canterbury
Owen Browning Scholarships in Forestry
This is available for all Master’s/PhD students of the discipline
All students of all fields are eligible
Variable amount
5
Auckland University of Technology
International Excellence Scholarship
All UG & PG students can apply
Residents of all countries except New Zealand & Australia are eligible
NZ$2000 - NZ$7500
6
University of Canterbury
Orion Master’s Energy Scholarship
It is open for Master’s students of the energy field
Academic excellence is the basis of it
NZ$16,500
7
University of Otago
International Research Master’s Scholarship
8 scholarships are awarded for Master’s students
All students of the university are eligible
NZ$15,000 + first year tuition fee waiver
8
Victoria University of Wellington
Tongarewa Scholarship
10 scholarships are awarded for UG/PG students
All students of the university can apply
NZ$5000 - NZ$10,000
9
University of Auckland
ADB Scholarships
This is available for Master’s students
All students are eligible to apply
Tuition fee waiver+airfare+medical insurance+travel allowance
10
University of Canterbury
John McMillan Scholarship
It is open for Undergraduates 
All students of the university are eligible
NZ$4605

New Zealand Masters Scholarships for International Students


S. No.
Name of Scholarships
Description 
Eligibility 
Amount in NZ$
1
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia & Pacific
300 scholarships will be awarded annually
All students from ADB-JSP borrowing countries are eligible
100% off on tuition fees+housing allowance+travel expense+medical insurance+books allowance
2
ADB Scholarships
The University of Auckland funds this scholarship
All members of ADB-borrowing countries are eligible
Full tuition fee+airfare+cost of living+medical insurance+theses preparation grant
3
Sir Neil Isaac Scholarship in Environmental Science
The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust funds this
All students of the discipline are eligible to apply
NZ$30,842
4
ASEAN Scholar Awards
This is open to students from selected countries
All students from Southeast Asian countries are eligible
Establishment allowance+tuition fees+travel expenses+medical insurance+research assistance
5
New Zealand International Scholarships
The New Zealand government funds this
All international students are eligible to apply
Full tuition fees+living allowance+medical insurance+establishment allowance+airfare
6
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
The New Zealand government hosts this scholarship
Students of selected countries are eligible to apply
100% off on tuition fees
7
International Excellence Scholarship
The University of Waikato funds this scholarship
All students of the university with a minimum GPA equivalency of B+ are eligible
NZ$20,000
8
Alumni Scholarship for Postgraduate Study
This is open for UK students 
All students who did their Bachelor’s from the Lincoln University are eligible
20% off on tuition fees
9
Minority Ethnic Scholarship
It is available to all full-time & part-time students
Academic excellence is the basis of this scholarship
NZ$4127
10
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Lincoln University hosts this scholarship
It is open to all students of the university
NZ$3301

MBA in New Zealand with Scholarships


S. No.
Name of Scholarships
Description 
Eligibility 
Amount in NZ$
1
Dean’s Senior Prize in the Master of Business Administration
The University of Auckland funds this scholarship
All students of the university are eligible
NZ$1540
2
Forte Fellowship Program
The Forte Foundation funds it
It is a merit-based scholarship
NZ$37,923
3
Coursework Master’s Scholarship
It is open for domestic & international students
Students with a good academic score in their previous course are eligible
Tuition fee waiver of NZ$10,000
4
MBA Awards
It is open for both full-time & part-time students
Those with an average A grade in UG are eligible
NZ$3077
5
Alison MacGibbon Fund
The University of Canterbury funds this
Students with a poor financial background are eligible
NZ$462
6
WelTec Excellence Awards
Whitireia New Zealand & WelTec hosts it
Academic excellence makes you eligible to get it
NZ$5000
7
New Zealand Excellence Award
This is open only for Indian nationals
All Indian students of specific disciplines are eligible
NZ$5000
8
Coursework Master’s Scholarship
The University of Otago funds it
All students of the university are qualified
NZ$9277
9
International Academic Achievement Scholarship
This is sponsored by AUT
All students admitted in the university are eligible
NZ$20,000
10
International Excellence Scholarship
The University of Waikato offers this scholarship
This is a merit-based scholarship
NZ$20,000

PhD in New Zealand with Scholarships


S. No.
Name of Scholarships
Description 
Eligibility 
Amount in NZ$
1
New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarship
3 universities together award it to 8 students annually
It is based on academic excellence
Tuition fees+NZ$25,000 living stipend+NZ$600 medical insurance
2
University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship
181 students are offered this scholarship
Academic merit is the basis of eligibility
NZ$25,000 + tuition fee waiver
3
Owen Browning Scholarships in Forestry
It is provided 1-2 students of the University of Canterbury
All students of the university stand a chance to get it
Variable amount
4
University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarships
This is hosted by the University of Auckland
It is based on academic merit
NZ$44,637
5
UC Doctoral Scholarship
The University of Canterbury funds it
All Doctoral students of the university are eligible
NZ$43,109
6
Brownlie Scholarship
It is open for students of all nationalities
Students of UC are eligible
NZ$7700
7
Roper Scholarship in Science
All domestic & international students can apply
Students successfully admitted at UC are eligible
NZ$7700
8
Rata Foundation Scholarship
It is offered by the Rata Foundation
It is a merit-based scholarship
NZ$37,718

FAQs About Scholarships in New Zealand

What are the best scholarships to study in New Zealand?
Here are the best scholarships to study in New Zealand:
  • New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS)
  • New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships.
  • New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA)
  • NZ-GRADS New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship.
  • SEG Scholarship.
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