Scholarships: Investing in Your Future
Scholarships are a great way to finance your education and reduce your student loan debt. Scholarships can be awarded based on a variety of factors, including academic merit, financial need, extracurricular activities, and community service.
Once you have identified a few scholarships that you are interested in, be sure to read the eligibility criteria carefully and make sure that you meet all of the requirements. Then, take the time to prepare a strong scholarship application. This should include a well-written personal statement, letters of recommendation, and any other required materials.
Applying for scholarships can be time-consuming, but it is definitely worth it. Scholarships can help you to pay for your education and make your dreams of a college degree a reality.
I hope this information is helpful. Good luck with your scholarship search! Below is the list of scholarships available in New Zealand for international students:
AUT International Scholarship – Southeast Asia
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) provides this scholarship to recognise and support top achieving international students from the ASEAN region in their journey towards becoming great graduates of AUT.
These scholarships are available to students from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.
Closing date: Open until all places filled
AUT International Scholarship – South Asia
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) provides this scholarship to recognise and support top achieving international students from South Asia in their journey towards becoming great graduates of AUT.
These scholarships are available to students from Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives.
Closing date: Open until all places filled
AUT International Scholarship – North Asia
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) provides this scholarship to recognise and support top achieving international students from North Asia in their journey towards becoming great graduates of AUT.
These scholarships are available to students from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Mongolia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and the Republic of Korea.
Closing date: Open until all places filled
AUT International Scholarships – Faculty of Business, Economics and Law Undergraduate Programmes
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law provide scholarships to recognise and support international students as they begin their journey towards becoming great graduates of AUT.
Closing date: Open until all places filled.
AUT International Scholarship – Faculty of Culture and Society
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the Faculty of Culture and Society provide scholarships to recognise and support international students as they begin their journey towards becoming great graduates of AUT.
Closing date: Open until all places filled
AUT International Scholarship – Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies provide scholarships to recognise and support international students as they begin their journey towards becoming great graduates of AUT.
Closing date: Open until all places filled
Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies Dean’s Merit Scholarship – Latin America
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies provide scholarships to recognise and support international students as they begin their journey towards becoming great graduates of AUT.
These scholarships are available to students from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador.
Closing date: Open until all places filled.
Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies Dean’s Merit Scholarship – Africa
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies provide scholarships to recognise and support international students as they begin their journey towards becoming great graduates of AUT.
These scholarships are available to students from Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Closing date: Open until all places filled.
AUT International Scholarships – Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences provide scholarships to recognise and support international students as they begin their journey towards becoming great graduates of AUT.
Closing date: Open until all places filled.
New Zealand AUT-NCUK Scholarship
This scholarship is exclusive to international students enrolled in the NCUK New Zealand Global Education Pathway programmes, who wish to study at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Closing date: 15 September 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand – Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
Scholarships are available to assist international students from developing countries to study at AUT in New Zealand through the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships.
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships for students from developing countries
AUT Doctoral scholarships
AUT offers a number of doctoral scholarships to attract high-achieving doctoral research students and encourage doctoral studies in areas that enhance AUT’s research capability.
AcademyEX International Student Scholarship:
The academyEX International Student Excellence Scholarship is awarded to those demonstrating academic excellence in previous study and a commitment to excelling in further study to continue their learning and have an impact in their organisation, communities and industries.
The main purpose of the Scholarship is to attract new international students of high calibre to enrol in the Master’s degree programmes at academyEX. A scholarship of up to NZ$11,000 towards the tuition fees will be awarded.
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships for International Students
For international students who have not previously been admitted to the University of Otago and who are planning to undertake full-time, full-year undergraduate study in 2023 or 2024.
Scholarship value: NZD$10,000 for tuition fees
Details of Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships for International Students
University of Otago Entrance Scholarships
For students who have not previously been admitted to the University of Otago and who are planning to undertake full-time, full-year undergraduate study. Many of these scholarships are open to international students who have completed completed Years 12 and 13 in a New Zealand school, or the University of Otago Pathway | Te Huarahi programme (or an equivalent foundation course at another New Zealand tertiary institution).
Details of University of Otago Entrance Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships
For international students commencing selected postgraduate programmes at the University of Otago, studying full-time either on campus or by distance learning in 2024.
Scholarship value: NZD$10,000 for tuition fees
Details of Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships
University of Otago International Master’s Research Scholarship
For international students enrolling in a research Master’s programme.
Scholarship value: NZD$17,172 stipend per annum plus a partial tuition fee waiver (capped at the domestic fee rate).
Details of University of Otago International Master’s Research Scholarship
University of Otago Coursework Master’s Scholarship
For international and domestic students enrolling in a coursework Master’s programme.
Scholarship value: NZD$10,000 for tuition fees
Details of University of Otago Coursework Master’s Scholarship
University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships
For international and domestic students enrolling in a Doctoral programme.
Scholarship value: NZ$30,696 stipend per annum plus a domestic tuition fees waiver for 36 months.
Details of University of Otago Doctoral scholarships
New Zealand Excellence Awards (India) 2023–2024
Exclusive scholarship for Indian students, offered in collaboration with Education New Zealand. Applies to most bachelor degrees and taught masters’ degrees at the New Zealand Universities
Deadline to apply: 15 October 2023 (for studies commencing in 2024)
Scholarship value: NZD $10,000
Details of New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA)
Lincoln University International Taught Master Merit Scholarship
Qualifying international students will be awarded with a scholarship of NZ$7,000 – NZ$10,000 towards the overall cost of their study in one of the 180 credit taught master’s programmes. Students must have a GPA of at least B+ average in the last year of their bachelor’s degree to meet requirements.
Please note: The International Taught Master Merit Scholarship is only available to students enrolled in the full 180-credit Taught Master’s programme.
Value: NZ$10,000 for the following programmes:
- Master of Business – Global Management and Marketing
- Master of Business – Finance
- Master of Fintech and Investment Management
- Master of Professional Accounting (CPA)
- Master of Management in Agribusiness
- Master of Management in Agricultural Systems
- Master of Sports and Recreation Management
- Master of Tourism Management
NZ$7,000 for the following programmes:
- Master of Applied Computing
- Master of Pest Management
- Master of Science in Food Innovation
- Master of Environment Policy and Management
- Master of Wine and Viticulture
More on this scholarship can be found here.