1. New Zealand Government Scholarships

 New Zealand Scholarships (MFAT Scholarships)

Offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), these scholarships are for students from selected countries (including India) to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Eligibility:

• Must be from an eligible country
• Age: Generally under 40 years old
• Meet academic entry and English language requirements
• Must return to home country for at least 2 years after study

Benefits:

• Full tuition fees
• Living allowance (NZD $531/week)
• Establishment allowance (NZD $3,000)
• Medical insurance
• Travel expenses (including return flights)
• Research and thesis cost support (for PG students)

How to Apply:

• Apply online through the New Zealand Scholarship portal
• Annual intake (usually opens in February/March)
• Includes academic documents, English test scores, and personal statements

2. Commonwealth Scholarships

Funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan.

Eligibility:

• Citizens of Commonwealth countries (including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan)
• Strong academic record
• Must return to home country after completing the degree

Benefits:

• Full tuition fee coverage
• Living stipend
• Airfare and travel costs
• Research allowance (for master’s or PhD)

How to Apply:

• Apply through nominating agencies in your home country
• Submit documents and research proposal (for PG/PhD)

3. University-Specific Scholarships

Every university in New Zealand offers multiple merit and need-based scholarships for international students.

 University of Auckland

Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship

• Amount: Up to NZD $10,000
• Eligibility: Academic merit, applying for UG/PG full-time study
• Rolling intakes (February & July)

University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarships

• For PhD students
• Amount: NZD $28,500/year + full tuition
• Requires high GPA and research proposal

 University of Otago

Otago International Excellence Scholarships

• UG: NZD $10,000
• PG: NZD $10,000–$15,000
• Based on academic merit

Otago International Research Master’s Scholarships

• Amount: NZD $15,000 stipend + 1-year tuition
• For full-time master’s research students

 Victoria University of Wellington

Tongarewa Scholarships

• UG & PG: NZD $5,000–$10,000
• Academic excellence and leadership required

Wellington Doctoral Scholarships

• NZD $29,500 stipend/year + full fees
• For full-time PhD students with research proposal

 University of Canterbury

UC International First-Year Scholarship

• UG: Up to NZD $15,000
• Based on high school results (IB, A-levels)

UC Master’s Scholarship

• PG by research: Covers fees and living support

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

AUT International Excellence Scholarship

• UG/PG: NZD $7,000–$10,000
• Merit-based and automatic consideration with application

Vice-Chancellor’s Doctoral Scholarship

• Full tuition + NZD $30,000/year stipend

 Lincoln University

Lincoln International Undergraduate Scholarships

• NZD $3,000–$10,000
• For high-achieving international students

Master’s by Thesis Scholarship

• Full tuition + NZD $10,000 living allowance

 Massey University

Massey University International Student Excellence Scholarships

• UG/PG: NZD $5,000–$10,000
• Academic merit required

School-specific scholarships (e.g., Agriculture, Food Tech)

4. Research & PhD Scholarships

For international students pursuing master’s by research or PhD:

• New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS)
  Discontinued but replaced by university-specific PhD scholarships
• Doctoral Scholarships at all 8 universities
  • Generally include full tuition + stipend (NZD $25,000–$30,000/year)
  • Requires research proposal, supervisor approval, and strong academic record

5. Private, Regional, and Industry-Specific Scholarships

 Asia New Zealand Foundation Scholarships

• For students researching or working in Asia-Pacific relations
• For postgraduate students in business, politics, international relations

🔸 New Zealand ASEAN Scholar Awards

• For ASEAN country nationals
• Covers full tuition, living allowance, travel

 ADB – Japan Scholarship Program

• For master’s students in development-related fields
• Full scholarship with monthly stipend, insurance, and travel

 Education New Zealand Scholarships (ENZ)

• Campaign-specific scholarships for UG and PG students
• Often offered in partnership with NZ universities

General Eligibility for Most Scholarships

• Strong academic background (minimum GPA varies)
• English proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent)
• Leadership, volunteer, or extracurricular involvement (preferred)
• Valid offer of admission from a New Zealand institution
• Valid passport and other required documents
• Some may require country-specific eligibility

 Required Documents for Scholarship Applications

• Academic transcripts and certificates
• English test scores (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE)
• Statement of Purpose / Motivation Letter
• Reference letters
• Research proposal (for PG research)
• Proof of admission offer
• Resume/CV