New Zealand Scholarships foster and build future leaders, as well as equipping

you with skills and knowledge to benefit your home country.

With a New Zealand Scholarship, you'll get fully funded tuition and other financial benefits,
as well as personal and academic support. While studying in New Zealand, youll enjoy the
benefits of our world-class educational facilities and share in our unique Kiwi lifestyle.

In return, youll undertake to return home to share your knowledge and skills to benefit your
country. You'll also need to fulfil your obligations as a scholarship recipient. Also read What
we expect from you.

Why we give scholarships

Financial benefits
Personal and academic support
Studying and living in New Zealand

Why we give scholarships

New Zealand Scholarships are part of the New Zealand Aid Programme. Our aid is
delivered to develop shared prosperity and stability in the Pacific and beyond, drawing on
the best of New Zealands knowledge and skills. Read more about our approach to aid.

We support sustainable development in developing countries to reduce poverty and

contribute to a more secure, equitable and prosperous world.

New Zealand Scholarships help to build a cadre of well-educated and highly capable people
who can contribute to better development outcomes and help generate sustainable growth
in developing countries. We also want to identify innovators and potential leaders, and
provide them with opportunities to develop their skills and networks so they can contribute
to their home country.

New Zealand Scholarships build a lifetime connection between scholars and New Zealand.
Our scholarships also help to build strong and enduring links between New Zealand and
partner countries.

Financial benefits
Our scholarships provide the following financial support:

full tuition fees

living allowance (stipend) - NZ$480 per week. This is a contribution to basic living
expenses
an establishment allowance - NZ$3000. This is a contribution to assist with set up
costs in New Zealand - for example it can be used 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

Bringing your family with you

If you bring family with you to New Zealand, you'll need to pay all their expenses. But you
may be eligible for some non-financial help for immediate family members. Examples of the
help available include a work visa (subject to Immigration New Zealand requirements),
access to New Zealand health care, and access to New Zealand primary and secondary
education.

If you take family members with you to Pacific countries, you may be entitled to an
additional dependent allowance for the duration of your scholarship.

Find out more about Support for family members.

Personal and academic support

International student advisors at your chosen place of study can help you with any issues
relating to your scholarship, study or well-being.

When studying in New Zealand you'll also have the assurance of the Code of Practice for
the Pastoral Care of International Students which sets minimum standards to ensure
international students in New Zealand are well informed, safe, and properly cared for by
their education provider.

When coming to New Zealand youll have a pre-departure briefing in your home country,
and youll get support when you arrive. We also offer a programme in New Zealand to help
you prepare for academic studies here.

Youll also get the benefits of studying and living in New Zealand with a top quality
education, specialist subjects and expertise, a choice of large or small cities, and many
cultures.

Studying and living in New Zealand

New Zealand is a safe, peaceful and welcoming country, with a reputation for safety, quality
of life and government transparency. Were relaxed and honest, and were open to different
lifestyles and opinions. New Zealanders value work-life balance so youll have time for play
as well as study.

A top quality education

All New Zealand universities are ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide by QS
World University Rankings. We're in the top 50 in 19 subjects including agriculture and
forestry, accounting and finance, civil and structural engineering, education and law.

Our universities and polytechnics celebrate diversity, new thinking and multi-cultural
perspectives. Youll be encouraged to think critically, challenge ideas, and evaluate
information so that you can apply what youve learned.

For more information about the New Zealand education system visit:

StudyinNewZealand.com (external link)

New Zealand Qualifications Authority (external link)

Specialist subjects and expertise

New Zealand is known for innovation and expertise in: renewable energy, disaster risk
management, agriculture and agribusiness, public sector management, private sector
development, environmental management, indigenous knowledge and development, and
innovative business.

Our universities and polytechnics offer subjects and specialist qualifications in these and
other subject areas, and work closely with the business community to include students in
research and development.

A choice of large or small cities

Our university and polytechnic campuses are spread throughout the country - in both the
larger main centres and smaller cities. Wherever you go, youll have all the amenities youd
expect in a modern urban environment.

Find out more about where you can study.

Many cultures

We value and respect our Mori heritage, we embrace Pacific cultures (Auckland is the
worlds largest Polynesian city), and we welcome people from many cultures around the
world.

Live and learn in English

English is spoken throughout New Zealand, and your study will give you the chance to live
and learn in an English-language environment.