Scholarship in New Zealand
Scholarships for Indian Students
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New Zealand offers a vibrant academic environment with high-quality education, immersive
cultural experiences, and a wealth of scholarship opportunities that make studying more
accessible and rewarding for Indian students.
Government & National Scholarships:
- New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships: Funded by the NZ government for postgraduate studies; supports students from developing Commonwealth countries like India.
- New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS): PhD-level scholarships covering tuition, living stipends up to NZD 25,000, and healthcare coverage up to NZD 600 annually for up to three years
- New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA): Awards for UG and PG students in business, fashion, and STEM: NZD 10,000 for UG; NZD 5,000 for PG students. Offered by multiple universities including University of Auckland, Otago, Waikato, Massey, Lincoln, Auckland University of Technology, and Victoria University of Wellington.
- NZ-GRADS Doctoral Scholarships: Fully funded PhD for science students from developing countries, covering tuition (~NZD 10,000/yr), stipend (~NZD 28,000/yr), insurance, visa & flights.
- SEG Scholarship: Merit-based grant for students in geophysics / geosciences ranging from USD 500 up to USD 10,000 per year.
University- Specific Scholarships:
- University of Auckland – International Student Excellence Scholarship: Up to NZD 10,000 for outstanding UG and PG applicants.
- Victoria University of Wellington – Tongarewa Scholarships: Academic excellence- based partial tuition scholarships for UG/PG students, worth approx. USD 5,000–10,000.
- University of Waikato – International Excellence Scholarships: Awards for meritorious international students.
- University of Otago: Includes a range of scholarships such as International Research Masters, Waddell Smith, Duffus-Lubecki in Applied Sciences, and more.
- University of Canterbury – UC International First Year Scholarships: Merit-based awards for new students.
- Massey University – High Achiever Scholarships: Grants for top-performing students.
Summary Table:
| Scholarship Program | Level | Approx. Award |
|---|---|---|
| NZIDRS (Doctoral) | PhD | Tuition + Stipend up to NZD 25K/year |
| NZEA (Select Universities) | UG / PG | NZD 5K–10K |
| NZ-GRADS – Global Research Alliance | PhD | Full costs support (~NZD 40K+/year) |
| SEG Scholarship | UG / PG | USD 500 – 10,000/year |
| UoA International Excellence Scholarship | UG / PG | Up to NZD 10,000 |
| Tongarewa Scholarship – VUW | UG / PG | USD 5–10K |
| University-specific Merit Scholarships | UG / PG | Varies by university |