New Zealand, one of the friendly nations in Europe, is a great educational destination for international students. The UK largely influences the country’s education system; therefore, the teaching pedagogy is research-based and follows a systematic approach. The public and private universities of New Zealand make sure that the students are taught to self-study and are encouraged to do critical thinking, logical thinking, and active and practical learning. The country is also known for its excellent research facilities for PhD aspirants, through which students can get a first-hand learning experience. Moreover, all the 8 universities in New Zealand rank high in the QS world rankings and Times higher education rankings. Along with these benefits, the scholarships provided by New Zealand are the key highlights for a study program as it supports the education of international students who aspire to study in the country.
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These scholarships are of different types, and students get incredible benefits. Some of them cover full tuition fees, return air tickets, travel insurance, medical insurance and other costs like living costs, thesis costs, etc. Let us now see the different types of scholarships available for Nigerian students under each section
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List of Scholarship Opportunities in New Zealand
S.No Name of the Scholarship Eligibility Amount in NZD / Year
1. University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship for Domestic and International Students Doctoral Program $28,600
2. University of Canterbury William Georgetti Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies Postgraduate
Course
$45,000
3. Victoria University of Wellington Student Grant for International Students UG and PG $5000 to $10,000
4. University of Technology Sydney Bachelor of Information Technology Co-operative Scholarship Program Undergraduate Course $49,500
5. School of Medical Sciences International Masters Scholarship in New Zealand Masters $20,000
6. Tongarewa Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington UG and PG $5000 to $10,000
7. NZ-Grads New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship PhD $47,200
8. University of Canterbury Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students Undergraduate Course $10,000 to $20,000
9. University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship PhD $25,000
10. The Edward and Isabel Kidson Scholarship for Postgraduate Study Postgraduate Course $6000
Undergraduate Scholarship in New Zealand for International Students
S.No Name of the Scholarship Eligibility Amount in NZD / Year
1. University of Canterbury Undergraduate International Scholarships UG $10,000 or $15,000 or $20,000
2. University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship UG $10,000
3. Tongarewa Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington UG $5000 to $10,000
4. University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship UG $10,000
5. AUT International Excellence Scholarships UG $7000
6. UC International First Year Undergraduate Scholarships UG $10,000 or $15,000 or $20,000
7. New Zealand International Scholarships UG $38,000
Masters Scholarships in New Zealand for International Students
S.No Name of the Scholarship Eligibility Amount in NZD / Year
1. Tongarewa Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington Masters $5000 to $10,000
2. ABD Scholarships at University of Auckland Masters $10,000
3. Lincoln University Taught Master Merit Scholarships Masters $7000 to $10,000
4. Wellington Master’s Thesis Scholarship Masters $15,000
5. Sir Neil Issac Scholarship in Environmental Science at the University of Canterbury Masters $20,000
6. University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship Masters $10,000
7. University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship Masters $20,000
8. Owen Browning Scholarships in Forestry at the University of Canterbury Masters Not Fixed.
9. Orion Master’s Energy Scholarship at University of Canterbury Masters $16,500
PhD Scholarships in New Zealand for International Students
S.No Name of the Scholarship Eligibility Amount in NZD / Year
1. New Zealand International Scholarships PhD $38,000
2. New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships PhD $29,639
3. University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships PhD $28,600
4. Sir Neil Issac Scholarship in Environmental Science at the University of Canterbury PhD $20,000
5. University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship PhD $20,000
6. Owen Browning Scholarships in Forestry at the University of Canterbury PhD Not Fixed.
How to Apply for the New Zealand Scholarship 2022?
Go to New Zealand’s official scholarship application website for government-funded or Private university’s website for private-funded.
Create your own account in the online scholarship portal.
Select the scholarship type you want to apply for.
Fill out the application forms on their respective websites.
Attach the required documents with the application forms.
The online application forms will be available only between your opening and closing dates for your country.
Revise your scholarship application twice or thrice before submitting it.
Finally, submit your application form.