Best New Zealand Scholarships for Local/International Students 2021

Filed in Scholarships Update by on June 4, 2021

New Zealand Scholarships: You can study in New Zealand on a fully funded or partly funded scholarship. The Government of New Zealand and Universities in New Zealand offer scholarships to international students and local citizens yearly.

So in this article, I will give a list of some of the best Ph.D. Scholarships, Masters Scholarships, and undergraduate level scholarships in New Zealand. Let’s begin.

New Zealand Scholarships

1. William Georgetti Scholarship at University of Canterbury

Deadline: March 1st

William Georgetti Scholarship at the University of Canterbury 2019 is open for International Students. The purpose of the William Georgetti Scholarships is to encourage postgraduate study and research, normally in New Zealand, in a field that, in the opinion of the Scholarship Board, is important to the social, cultural, or economic development of New Zealand.

The value of the scholarship if it is held in New Zealand is up to $20,000 yearly for master’s study and up to $30,000 yearly for doctoral study. For students studying overseas, the award can be up to $45,000 yearly. The term of each scholarship is normally up to three years.

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2. Laura J Clad Memorial Scholarship at University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Deadline: November 1st

Laura J Clad Memorial Scholarship at the University of Canterbury New Zealand 2019 is open for Domestic Students, International Students. The scholarship allows Master’s, Ph.D. level program (s) in the field of Ecology, Environmental Studies taught at the University of Canterbury.

The aim of this scholarship is to help outstanding students of environmental studies or related courses who show potential to contribute to the preservation of ecology and the environment. The current value of the scholarship shall be $2,400 yearly.

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3. Hector Macaskill Memorial Scholarship in Children’s Librarianship

Deadline: November 1st

Hector Macaskill Memorial Scholarship in Children’s Librarianship is open for International Students. The scholarship allows Masters, Ph.D. level program (s) in the field of Library Management taught at Victoria University of Wellington. The value of the scholarship is determined yearly.

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4. F. A. Hayek Scholarship at University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Deadline: October 15th

The University of Canterbury offers F. A. Hayek Scholarship, New Zealand is open for International Students. The scholarship allows master level program (s) in the field of Economics, Political Science taught at the University of Canterbury. The value of the scholarship is usually $16,500 per year.

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5. University of Waikato FASS 120-/240-point Master’s Thesis Awards in New Zealand

 Deadline: April 30th

The University of Waikato is offering the FASS 120- / 240-point Master’s Thesis Awards to eligible candidates. The program is open for Australian and International students to pursue a master’s degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Waikato. The value of this scholarship is up to $3,000.

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6. University of Canterbury International First Year Scholarship in New Zealand

Deadline: August 15th

The University of Canterbury is delighted to announce the UC International First Year Scholarships. There are up to twenty-five (25) scholarships available for eligible candidates to pursue an undergraduate degree program at the University of Canterbury. The scholarship is currently awarding up to $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 per year.

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7. Victoria Tongarewa Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Deadline: May 31st & October 31st

Victoria University of Wellington is delighted to announce the Victoria Tongarewa Scholarship to the new freshmen students. The scholarships are open for international candidates to pursue an undergraduate and postgraduate degree program at the university. The value of the scholarship is up to $5,000 or $10,000 per year.

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8. Tauranga Campus Research Masters Scholarship at Waikato University, New Zealand

Deadline: April 30th

Waikato University is delighted to announce the Tauranga Campus Research Masters Scholarship. The program is open for a New Zealand or an international student to pursue a full-time master’s degree at the University of Waikato. The current value of the scholarship is up to $23,000.

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9. Laurie Cameron Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Deadline: September 15th

Laurie Cameron Scholarship is available for eligible international students and New Zealand citizens funded by Victoria University of Wellington. The program is open to students who are undertaking research on the interactions and relationships between the public and private sectors in the area of policy and management. The scholarship will award worth up to $2,000 to $2,500.

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10. Therle Drake Postgraduate Scholarship for International Students, New Zealand

Deadline: March 31st

Applications are open for the Therle Drake Postgraduate Scholarship organized by the Victoria University of Wellington. The objective of this scholarship is to provide financial help to New Zealand and international candidates pursuing the postgraduate degree program at the university. The value of the scholarship is up to $12,000.

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11. Roland Stead Scholarship at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Deadline: March 10th

The University of Canterbury is elated to announce the Roland Stead Postgraduate Scholarship in Biology to supports Master’s research students interested in ecology, freshwater fisheries, and the Canterbury region.

The scholarship is available for full-time students in the School of Biological Sciences, who are engaged in research in Part II of the Master of Science degree program. The current value of the scholarship is $5,000.

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12. Lincoln University Kathleen Ann Stevens Scholarship, New Zealand

Deadline: March 31st

Applications are open for the Kathleen Ann Stevens Scholarship for graduates of Lincoln University who are eligible to proceed to postgraduate study in animal or wool science. The scholarship is open for New Zealand citizens, Permanent Resident Students, or International Students.

The scholarship may be held in New Zealand or overseas. Tenure is for one year but holders may reapply in a subsequent year. The value of the scholarship is to be set each year.

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13. Victoria University of Wellington Colin Aikman Award, New Zealand

Deadline: October 30th

Applications are open for the Colin Aikman Award for International Student 2019 funded by the Victoria University of Wellington. The award is open to applicants who are intending to study law at undergraduate, master’s, or Ph.D. degree level at Victoria University of Wellington. The applicants have an opportunity to win up to $10,000.

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14. University of Waikato Air New Zealand Health and Well-being Doctoral Scholarship, New Zealand

Deadline: December 1st

The University of Waikato is offering Scholarships for students intending to enroll full-time in doctoral study in the Faculty of Health, Sport and Human Performance at the University of Waikato. The scholarship is open to New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, and international students.

The Scholarship offers an income of up to $23,000 per year, payable in monthly installments, and up to $7,000 in domestic tuition fees for enrollment in the doctoral program during the tenure of the Scholarship.

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15. Lincoln University School Leaver Scholarships, New Zealand

Deadline: October 31st

The Lincoln University Scholarships are available for New Zealand students. The scholarships are awarded to support students from eligible schools who are admitted to undergraduate or sub-degree study. The value of the scholarship is $5,000 per year providing candidates of sufficient merit are available.

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