Scholarships in New Zealand
A curated list of scholarships in New Zealand — with funding, eligibility and deadline detail for each. Ranked by relevance and completeness; updated for the latest intake.
If you are planning to pursue a PhD in New Zealand in 2027, the University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship could be an excellent opportunity to support your doctoral studies. The s...
The University of Otago offers an exceptional opportunity for aspiring doctoral candidates through the University of Otago PhD Scholarship for the year 2027. This prestigious schol...
International and domestic students planning to begin their studies in New Zealand have an excellent opportunity through the University of Canterbury (UC) Scholarships 2027. These...
Students planning to begin their undergraduate studies in 2027 can now apply for the University of Canterbury (UC) Incoming First-Year Scholarships 2027 in New Zealand. These schol...
The University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship 2027 is now open for applications, providing one of New Zealand’s most prestigious entrance scholarships for outstanding und...
The University of Canterbury First-Year Scholarships are now open for students planning to begin their undergraduate studies in 2027. Offered by the University of Canterbury, these...
The Dick and Mary Earle Scholarship in Technology is a prestigious postgraduate funding opportunity offered through Universities New Zealand. This scholarship supports outstanding...
The NZ$10,000 Creative Excellence Scholarships 2026 at Massey University, New Zealand are now open for international students applying to undergraduate creative programs. Offered b...
The Mark Barrow Education and Social Practice Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious postgraduate funding opportunity offered by University of Auckland. This scholarship supports studen...
The University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious merit-based award designed to attract high-achieving international students to pursue under...
The Ara International Student Academic Scholarship is a competitive merit-based scholarship offered by Ara Institute of Canterbury to outstanding international students enroll...
The University of Waikato Scholarships offer an excellent opportunity for international students to pursue higher education in New Zealand with significant financial support....
The Eamon Molloy Memorial Scholarship is a competitive scholarship offered by the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, aimed at supporting full-time undergraduate students from s...
The Jack Pearce Research Scholarship in History 2026 at Victoria University of Wellington offers an excellent opportunity for students pursuing postgraduate research in history. Th...
The Kiwiplan Scholarship 2026 at the University of Auckland offers financial support to talented students pursuing studies in Computer Science, Information Technology Management, a...
Dreaming of studying in New Zealand? Lincoln University Scholarships offer fully funded opportunities for international students pursuing undergraduate or master’s programs. These...
The Friends of the University of Auckland US/NZ Exchange Award 2026 is an excellent opportunity for students passionate about international academic exchange between New Zealand an...
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The University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship 2026 in New Zealand offers an excellent opportunity for high-achieving international students to pu...
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The 2026 Tulī Takes Flight and Pacific Education Foundation Scholarships are now open for applications, giving Pacific learners in Aotearoa New Zealand the chance to pursue vocatio...
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Looking to study abroad in New Zealand? The 2026 Otago Polytechnic Study Abroad Scholarships offer an excellent opportunity for international students from partner institutions to...
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Are you a student from Samoa dreaming of studying in New Zealand? The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships 2025 (Samoa Foundation Round) provide an incredible opportunity for Samoan st...
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The Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) has officially opened applications for the 2026 ANZSOG Academic Fellowships, inviting expressions of interest from schol...
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Are you a health sciences or biomedical student seeking real-world research experience over the summer break? The University of Otago’s Summer Research Scholarship Programme 2025–2...
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Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is pleased to announce the availability of the Tongarewa International Scholarships 2025 designed to support outstanding internati...
How this list is built
We surface every published scholarship in our directory that matches Scholarships in New Zealand, ordered by your chosen sort — relevance, newest, or nearest deadline. Only pages with enough genuine opportunities are published. Funding, eligibility and deadlines come from each provider; always confirm details on the official page before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What scholarships are available in New Zealand?
There are 258 scholarships in New Zealand on ScholarshipsAds, including University of Waikato PhD Scholarship, New Zealand (Fully Funded); University of Otago PhD Scholarship 2027 in New Zealand: NZ$34,128 S...; UC New Zealand Scholarships 2027: Up to Full Tuition for First-Year.... Each listing shows the funding on offer, who is eligible and the application deadline.
When is the application deadline in New Zealand?
Every scholarship in New Zealand has its own deadline - open any listing to see its exact application date.
Are there fully funded scholarships in New Zealand?
Yes, this list includes fully funded scholarships in New Zealand. Use the Funding filter to show only fully funded awards.
Who can apply in New Zealand?
Most scholarships in New Zealand are open to international students who meet the academic and language requirements shown on each listing. Open a scholarship to see its exact eligibility.
