Tips for finding scholarship opportunities to study in New Zealand

If you are considering studying in New Zealand, it’s worth checking what scholarships might be available to you. We know it can be tricky to know where to start looking for these opportunities so we have provided a quick guide on how to find scholarships that you may be eligible for!

When you’re investigating all the different scholarships you can apply for, one place to always check is the websites of the different education providers. There are many different education providers to choose between in New Zealand, ranging in different study subjects on offer and locations across the country, So, this can be a tough choice!

Did you know we offer a free tool to help you research education providers in New Zealand? If you're unsure which provider is right for you, use our search tool to find one that suits your needs. From there, you can easily visit each provider's website to check for available scholarships.

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Funded by the New Zealand Government, the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships Programme offers life changing scholarships to individuals from partner countries to study or train while in New Zealand. The aim of a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship is to empower problem solvers, change makers, and highly capable individuals to pursue their potential to become leaders in their communities and counties. Recipients will help build prosperity, security, and sustainable growth in their home countries, while fostering a lifetime connection between New Zealand and the leaders of tomorrow. If you earn a Manaaki Scholarship, and are a resident of a Pacific Island country, you have the option of studying at an education provider based in the Pacific. These Manaaki Scholarships cover a variety of different levels of study, including full tertiary scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, vocational short-term training, and many others. All recipients of the scholarship must return to their home country for the period of time associated with the scholarship type upon completion of their study. Interested in learning more about Manaaki Scholarships and whether they are right for you? Click here for more information, including eligibility details and application dates.

IDP scholarships help international students like you fund their New Zealand education by connecting you with scholarship opportunities from different education providers. With a database of over 5,000 different scholarships and education grants on their website, IDP can help you find funding based on merit, financial need, or specific study programs. Visit the IDP website to browse through the scholarships. They also offer a free counselling session with their experts that can connect you to the right scholarships here!

Did you know that the Study with New Zealand (SwNZ) website also has a list of scholarship opportunities from a variety of different providers? If you think you’ve run out of places to check for scholarships, it's always worth checking back on this page to see if there are any potential scholarships for you that have recently come available! You can start exploring the scholarships by clicking the link here.

We hope that you will join us in New Zealand soon where you will learn and live in a welcoming community that will support you through your studies. International students studying here often speak about how welcomed they felt and how this made New Zealand such an easy place to live in study.

- Mujahid Masor, University student at Massey University

- Annsen Chen, Studied at High School and University in New Zealand

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