New Zealand Government has announce their scholarship opening for candidates across various countries for undergraduate, Master’s and PhD from different courses of interest. If you have been looking for an international scholarship, then here is the opportunity you have long sought for. The New Zealand scholarship is for students from different countries across the globe. The scholarship scheme is for students willing to study at the University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, Lincoln University New Zealand, Massey University, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato and Victoria University of Wellington.

Available Subjects:
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees in preferred fields of study that are most relevant to the development needs of your country (i.e. renewable energy, agriculture development, disaster risk management, private sector development, public sector development)

Scholarship Benefits:
Candidates who secure the New Zealand Scholarship stand a chance to benefit the following
1 full tuition fees, a living allowance (NZ$491 per week),
2 an establishment allowance (NZ$3000),
3 medical insurance when you are in New Zealand,
4 travel to and from your own country and New Zealand at the start and end of your scholarship,
5 travel insurance,
6 travel home during your scholarship (one or two trips home are allowed, depending on the length of your scholarship), and help with research and thesis costs for many postgraduate students.

Eligibility Criteria:
To apply for the New Zealand Scholarship for international students, the following criteria must be met;
I. candidates must be 18 years old or older when you start your scholarship with the exception of Samoa: Scholars from Samoa can be 17 years of age when they commence their scholarship.
ii. Candidates need to choose their preferred education institution and preferred courses. Scholarship applicants don’t need to apply for admission to their preferred education institution and courses but they need to check that they are likely to meet the minimum academic requirements and the minimum level of English required for their courses.
iii. Each university or education institution sets the minimum level of English you need for your preferred courses, so check their website.
Generally, to study for a postgraduate qualification, you must have at least:
• an overall IELTS score of 6.5 and no band less than 6.0
• a TOEFL score of 90 on the internet-based test with a writing score of 21
• an overall PTE Academic score of 58 with no communicative skills score less than 50
• a Cambridge Academic English (advanced) overall score of 176 with no bands less than 169.
Generally, to study for an undergraduate qualification, you must have at least:
• an overall IELTS score of 6.0 and no band less than 5.5
• a TOEFL score of 80 on the internet-based test with a writing score of 21
• an overall PTE Academic score of 50, with no communication skills score less than 42
• a Cambridge Academic English (advanced) overall score of 169 with no bands less than 162.
iv. Scholars are expected to contribute to their country’s social or economic development for two years after completing their scholarship study.
v. When assessing scholarship applications, applicants who want to study courses that align strongly with their current work experience and applicants who will continue working in their current job sector after they finish their scholarship are preferred.

Application Procedure:
The application procedure varies as per you nationality and regions mentioned above (in nationalities eligible heading). For more information on how to apply, CLICK HERE