Our scholars study at either one of New Zealand's 10 universities or institutes of technology, at a Pacific university, at an English language training provider in South East Asia, or through a training programme in New Zealand.
It's important to find a tertiary institution that will meet your personal as well as academic needs. Each institution specialises in different subjects. At some institutions, most students live on campus, and at others, most students live independently off-site. Visit the websites of institutions you are interested in, or ask them to send you information about student life at their institution and in their city to help you decide.
- New Zealand institutions
- Pacific universities
- English language training institutions
New Zealand institutions
New Zealand ASEAN Scholar Awards, New Zealand Pacific Scholarships, and New Zealand Development Scholarships are available for study at the following New Zealand institutions:
| Institution | Email |
| Auckland University of Technology (external link) | scholarships@aut.ac.nz |
| Lincoln University (external link) | scholarships@lincoln.ac.nz |
| Massey University (external link) | international@massey.ac.nz |
| Unitec Institute of Technology (external link) | international@unitec.ac.nz |
| University of Auckland (external link) | int-questions@auckland.ac.nz |
| University of Canterbury (external link) | international@canterbury.ac.nz |
| University of Otago (external link) | international.admissions@otago.ac.nz |
| Victoria University of Wellington (external link) | VUW-NZAID@vuw.ac.nz |
| University of Waikato (external link) | international@waikato.ac.nz |
| Manukau Institute of Technology (external link) | international@manukau.ac.nz |
New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships are available for study at any of the eight New Zealand universities listed above.
Short term training scholarships and internships for study at diploma and certificate level are available at these New Zealand institutions:
- New Zealand Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (external link)
- New Zealand Universities (external link)
Or contact Skills New Zealand (external link) to ask about a tailored programme for short term training and internships.
Pacific universities
If you're from the Pacific you may be able to apply for a New Zealand Pacific Regional Scholarship where you can study at one of the following institutions:
- University of South Pacific (external link)
- Fiji National University (external link)
- University of Papua New Guinea (external link)
- Pacific Adventist University (external link)
English language training institutions
If you're from Indonesia, Laos or Cambodia you may be eligible to undertake English language training in your home country prior to taking up your study in New Zealand. Further information will be provided to successful scholarship candidates.
English language training is available at these institutions:
- Indonesia Australia Language Foundation, Surabaya, Indonesia (external link)
- Vientiane College, Vientiane, Laos (external link)
- Australian Centre for Education, Cambodia (external link)
(external link)New Zealand Scholarship applications are now open. Please complete an online or paper application before the relevant closing date to be considered.
How to apply online
New Zealand Scholarships applications are open now, and will close on 30th April 2016 (Midnight NZST).
Anyone from an eligible country, which is currently accepting online applications, can apply online in four simple steps.
At this time, the following applications are not currently supported online:
- Commonwealth Scholarship
- New Zealand China Doctoral Research Scholarships
- Short term training Scholarships
- Kirbati and Samoa are not currently support online applications (please refer to how to submit a paper application)
Step 1: Confirm your eligibility
Before you start your application you will need to check your eligibility through the online eligibility test (external link). If you are eligible, you will be given a personal eligibility number and you can use this to apply for a scholarship.
At this stage, you will also need to decide the type of institution and qualification that is right for you. For more information, please click on our Frequently Asked Questions . For information about studying in New Zealand visit www.studyinnewzealand.com (external link).
Step 2: Create a RealMe login
Once you have confirmed your eligibility for a scholarship, you will to create a RealMe login (external link) to apply. You will use this login any time that you want to access your online Scholarship application, and can also use the same login for a range of other New Zealand Government service, including applying for a Student Visa through Immigration New Zealand if you are successful in being awarded a Scholarship. You will need your reference number in order to start your application form – so please make a note of it at the end of your eligibility checklist.
Step 3: Register with NZ Scholarships online
You will need to register with New Zealand Scholarships online (external link) before you can submit your application. To do this you will need to provide us with a few basic details such as your name and email address. This is also where you will need to provide the eligibility reference number from step one above.
Step 4: Complete your application
You will now be able to complete your application (external link), and apply for any open Scholarship intake in your country. You can also update your contact details at any time should they change, which will help us to get in touch with you regarding your application(s) if needed. Please note that you will need to scan your academic transcripts to upload onto the application portal. You can add one attachment for each of your qualifications. They must be either Word, PDF or JPEG. The shortlist will be confirmed several months after the application deadline has been reached.
Shortlisting
All applications may be subject to aptitude testing. You will be notified if applicants from your country will be required to undertake aptitude testing.
If you are successful in reaching the shortlist, you will be required to provide the following official documentation:
- One of the following:
- Verified copy of passport
- Verified copy of birth certificate
- Verified copy of other official government issued ID
Verified copies of relevant academic transcripts
Verified copies of relevant completion certificates
Contact details of most recent employer + two most relevant other employers – does not apply to School Leaver applicants
A non-verified copy of an IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) which will be verified by MFAT online using the TRF Verification Service OR an original copy of a TOEFL test result form. Whichever is provided must have been completed in the last 24 months. There will be an opportunity for native English language speakers to provide alternative evidence of their proficiency.
Applying via a paper application
If you are a citizen of a country listed below, you are able to apply using a paper application. Paper applications close on 15th April 2016.
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| Algeria | Palau |
| Angola | Papua New Guinea |
| Botswana | Republic of Marshall Islands |
| Cambodia | Rwanda |
| Cameroon | Samoa |
| Cuba | Senegal |
| Djibouti | Seychelles |
| Egypt | Sierra Leone |
| Ethiopia | South Africa |
| Fedrated States of Micronesia | Swaziland |
| Fiji | Tanzania |
| French Polynesia | Timor-Leste |
| Gambia | Tonga |
| Ghana | Tunisia |
| Haiti | Tuvalu |
| Indonesia | Uganda |
| Kenya | Vanuatu |
| Kiribati | Venezuela |
| Lao PDR | Wallis and Futuna |
| Lesotho | Zambia |
| Malawi | Zimbabwe |
| Mauritius | |
| Morocco | |
| Mozambique | |
| Myanmar | |
| Namibia | |
| Nauru | |
| New Caledonia | |
Step One: Confirm your eligibility
Before you start your application, check your eligibility against the requirements.
Step Two: Decide the type of institution and qualification
If you are eligible, decide the type of institution and qualification that is right for you. For more information, please click on our Frequently Asked Questions. For information about studying in New Zealand visit www.studyinnewzealand.com (external link).
Step Three: Apply
If you are applying for a New Zealand Pacific Scholarship, New Zealand Development Scholarship, New Zealand ASEAN Scholarship and/or a New Zealand Regional Development Scholarship, please pick up an application form from the New Zealand High Commission or Embassy in your country. Please submit your application to your nearest New Zealand Embassy or High Commission so that it arrives by the final closing date of 15 April 2016.
If you are applying for a New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship, please submit your completed application to the Nominating Authority in your home country. Failure to do so will result in your application being deemed ineligible. Please note that you will be required to attach your academic transcript to your application.
Documentation required
If you are successful in reaching the shortlist, you will be required to provide the following official documentation:
- One of the following:
- Verified copy of passport
- Verified copy of birth certificate
- Verified copy of other official government issued ID
Verified copies of relevant academic transcripts
Verified copies of relevant completion certificates
Contact details of most recent employer + two most relevant other employers – does not apply to School Leaver applicants
A non-verified copy of an IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) which will be verified by MFAT online using the TRF Verification Service OR an original copy of a TOEFL test result form. Whichever is provided must have been completed in the last 24 months.
Also at the shortlist stage, you may be required to undertake aptitude testing. You will be notified if this applies to you.
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