Scholarships in New Zealand

Manawatū District Accountants Education Trust Bursary. $2,000. Eligible applicants: a New Zealand citizens or permanent residents

A Massey University research master’s scholarship supporting a Master of Commercial Music project on drivers of success for independent artists in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a $15,000 stipend for 120 credits or $22,500 for 180 credits.

A Massey University research master’s scholarship supporting a Master of Design project on period equity and trustworthy menstrual-health information in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a $15,000 stipend for 120 credits or $22,500 for 180 credits.

A Massey University research master’s scholarship supporting a Māori student undertaking creative-practice research within Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts, with a stipend of $15,000 for 120 credits or $22,500 for 180 credits.

For a second-year Māori student. You will be enrolled in a programme of study within the College of Creative Arts. He rārangi tangata ka ngaro, he rārangi kupu mau tonu, mau tonu As generations of writers pass on, it is within their written words that their memory remains.

Kate Edger Foundation - Dame Dorothy Winstone Doctoral Completion Award Kate Edger Foundation - Dame Dorothy Winstone Doctoral Completion Award Awards of up to $16,000 each to support women doctoral students to make substantial progress towards completion of a PhD or named Doctorate.

NZD 32,000 annual stipend plus full domestic tuition fees for normally three years; prior doctoral enrolment may reduce tenure. New Zealand citizens and permanent residents entering or undertaking full-time doctoral study at Victoria University of Wellington, meeting doctoral entry requirements. Strong academics, references and research potential required, with current community or industry engagement and a proposal showing an impact pathway and stakeholder analysis.

Up to NZD 1,000 as a one-off stipend after enrolment and the final course withdrawal date; up to 15 awards per trimester. International applicants for Study Abroad and Exchange at Victoria University of Wellington for at least one trimester, holding an Offer of Place by the deadline, GPA at least 2.7/4, starting in the offered trimester. Recipients must participate in promotional activities.

Two scholarships of NZD 15,000 each, subject to funds available. Renewal may be possible for up to four years but requires competitive reapplication. NZ citizens or permanent residents currently studying 300-level French, German, Spanish or Italian, or completing Honours in those subjects at Victoria University of Wellington, intending relevant Honours or Master's study the following year. MICAT applicants eligible, with preference for a subject MA by thesis. Academic merit governs selection.

NZD 15,000 towards fees with any remainder paid as a one-off stipend, subject to funds available. Domestic and international Master's-by-thesis students at Victoria University of Wellington undertaking Experimental Physics, Engineering or closely related research. Ideally first-class Honours in Physics or Electronic Engineering, meeting Master's entry requirements. Selection considers research proposal and academic achievement.

Automatic tuition contribution of NZD 3,000, credited after Trimester 1 2027 enrolment completion. Graduates of 2026 VicStart courses with A average or better across at least two courses, intending undergraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington in 2027. No competitive application; eligible graduates are automatically offered the scholarship.

Full-time award provides NZD 15,000 for one year plus domestic tuition and levies for 120 points. Approved part-time awards are prorated over two years. Māori candidates eligible to enrol for a Master's thesis or portfolio of at least 90 points by Trimester 2 of the following year; 60-point dissertations excluded. Selection considers achievement, experience and research importance.

Up to two one-year awards of up to NZD 13,500 each, paid as a fortnightly stipend; part-time awards are prorated. New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who have completed Part III MBChB and intend to enrol in the BMedSci(Hons) research year the following year. GPA at least 7.00, or 6.50 for Māori and Pacific candidates. Selection assesses academic merit and research-proposal quality.

Up to five one-year awards of up to NZD 10,000 each, paid as a fortnightly stipend; part-time awards are prorated. Complete Part III MBChB in the application year and enrol in BMedSci(Hons) or a postgraduate research degree at Auckland the following year before resuming MBChB. GPA at least 7.00, or 6.50 for Māori and Pacific candidates. Domestic and international applicants eligible; at least half the awards go to NZ citizens. Academic merit, research quality and financial need assessed.

Up to two one-year awards with a total value of up to NZD 10,000, paid in two equal instalments. New Zealand citizen or permanent resident enrolled in postgraduate research in General Practice and Primary Health Care at Auckland in the following year. GPA/GPE at least 7.00, or 6.50 for Māori or Pacific candidates. Academic merit and research quality determine selection.

NZD 2,666.67 per month for two months; excludes tuition fees and levies. Doctoral candidates able to complete and submit their thesis within the two-month award period, resident in New Zealand throughout. Half-time candidates must change to full-time registration.

NZD 3,000 paid as a lump sum after the Trimester 1 withdrawal period; up to ten awards. First-time entrants to the Bachelor of Midwifery at Victoria University of Wellington; domestic and international students eligible. Selection assesses the personal statement.

One-year NZD 15,000 tax-free stipend plus domestic tuition for 120 points; international students except Australians pay the fee difference. Full-time Master's thesis or portfolio worth at least 90 points; normally Honours or Master's Part 1 with GPA at least 7.0. Domestic and international applicants eligible.

A $5,000 scholarship supporting domestic Architecture graduates undertaking further study overseas or an approved student exchange.

A Scholarship to support a student from Manurewa High School Business Academy who is enrolling in the first year of a BCom or BProp degree.

A Scholarship of up to $15,000 pa for up to two years for enrolment in the first year of an MArch(Prof) programme by a domestic or international student.

An Award to assist primary care clinicians who are New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents with the tuition fees for one or more postgraduate courses relevant to primary care.

A $10,000 Scholarship for a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolling in an undergraduate degree or conjoint degree or an undergraduate diploma in Education and Teaching in the Faculty of Arts and Education.

An $8,000 Scholarship for a domestic or international student enrolled in the final year of a BMus or BMus conjoint degree or a BMus(Hons), specialising in Composition.

A Scholarship to support students currently enrolled in a TFC or CertHSc programme who will be enrolling in an undergraduate degree in the following year.

University of Auckland Vietnam High Achievers Scholarship supports eligible new international Master's students commencing study at the University of Auckland in 2027.

University of Auckland USA High Achievers Scholarship supports eligible new international Master's students commencing study at the University of Auckland in 2027.

University of Auckland Indonesia High Achievers Scholarship supports eligible new international Master's students commencing study at the University of Auckland in 2027.

University of Auckland China High Achievers Scholarship supports eligible new international Master's students commencing study at the University of Auckland in 2027.

Up to NZD 7,500 for domestic or international University of Auckland masters or doctoral researchers working on ageing.

University of Auckland scholarship supporting Māori and Pacific students enrolled in the Bachelor of Communication or an associated conjoint degree.

Award supporting University of Auckland postgraduate research expenses for projects focused on New Zealand native reptiles and/or amphibians.

University of Auckland Department of Physics scholarship for eligible New Zealand citizens or permanent residents in specified Physics-related BAdvSci(Hons), BSc, BSc(Hons) or MSc study.

University of Auckland scholarship supporting Waitakere College students entering first-year Commerce or Property study.

University of Auckland scholarship supporting a final-year Computer Science student with an interest in software development.

University of Auckland scholarship supporting a TFC graduate entering full-time undergraduate study.

University of Auckland scholarship supporting Onehunga High School students entering first-year Commerce or Property study.

University of Auckland accommodation award supporting international students from Malaysia.

University of Auckland scholarship supporting TFC students progressing to their first year of an undergraduate degree.

University of Auckland scholarship supporting registered Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei members studying in the Faculty of Arts and Education.

University of Auckland scholarship supporting MBChB students undertaking the BMedSci(Hons) clinical medicine research year.

University of Auckland scholarship assisting postgraduate students in Education and Social Work related programmes.

Postgraduate scholarship supporting research on ageing and its effects on individuals and society.

Scholarship supporting eligible Pacific students preparing for the University of Otago PHSI 191 Biological Physics paper and Health Sciences First Year through the JumpSTART Physics programme and associated academic support.

Scholarship for University of Waikato students entering the final year of an undergraduate degree in management and/or science-related majors.

Scholarship for students eligible for admission to the Master of Laws at Te Piringa - Faculty of Law.

Scholarship for citizens of South Pacific nations other than New Zealand and Australia who need financial support to study full-time at the University of Waikato.

Scholarship supporting University of Waikato alumni aged 25 or older returning to study.

Scholarship for students enrolling in taught postgraduate study at 500-level or above at the University of Waikato.

Automatic NZ$15,000 tuition scholarship for students holding passports from designated countries who enter specified full-time on-campus taught Master's programmes at Otago.

A one-year fellowship for experienced New Zealand or Australian business professionals enrolling in Massey's MBA or EMBA, including a substantial grant and supported industry engagement in Australia.

Research-master's scholarship of up to NZD 15,000 for students undertaking a 90- or 120-point 500-level thesis as part of their first master's degree.

NZ$15,000 one-year tuition scholarship for high-achieving international students who completed a university entrance qualification overseas or through UC International College and will begin undergraduate study at UC.

Lady Isaac Scholarship in Nature Conservation at Lincoln University.

China Scholarship Council (CSC) PhD Scholarship at Lincoln University.

E. P. Parcell Memorial Scholarship at Lincoln University.

NZ GAV Trust – Euan Frizzell Bursary at Massey University.

Bragato Undergraduate Award at Lincoln University.

Bragato Postgraduate Scholarship at Lincoln University.

Tan Sri Datuk Oh Siew Nam Malaysian Scholarship at University of Canterbury.

Clem Hill Memorial Scholarship at Massey University.

Charles Elgar Scholarship at Massey University.

Hunterville Vet Club Veterinary Scholarship at Massey University.

McEwan Pacific Student Scholarship at Massey University.

Murray Richards Bursary at Massey University.

Allan Kay Undergraduate Memorial Scholarship at Massey University.

Massey Ventures Master's Enterprise Bursary at Massey University.

Roger Marshall Scholarship at Massey University.

William Broughton Bursary in New Zealand Literary Studies at Massey University.

Royal Society Te Apārangi Manawatū Branch Bursary at Massey University.

Hugh MacDiarmid Memorial Bursaries at Massey University.

Punchbowl Undergraduate Scholarship at Massey University.

Massey University Master's Research Scholarship Semester Two at Massey University.