Administered By: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), New Zealand Government
100% Full Tuition Fees + Living Allowance (NZD $531 / week) + Establishment Allowance (NZD $3,000) + Medical Insurance + Return International Airfare + Research & Thesis Allowance
Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master's Degree (1-2 Years) or PhD (Up to 3.5 Years)
Citizens from eligible partner countries in the Pacific, Asia, Latin America, and Africa committed to contributing to sustainable development in their home country for at least 2 years post-study.
Direct wire transfer to the host university covering international student tuition rates.
Monthly allowance for housing, food, and utilities (£1,400–£1,700 or $2,200–$2,800/mo).
Booked through government travel agents from home country international airport to destination.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) or university health insurance fully paid by sponsoring body.
Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master's Degree (1-2 Years) or PhD (Up to 3.5 Years)
Equivalent to minimum 65-70% aggregate in an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
No individual sub-score band below 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking, or Writing components.
Chevening requires 2,800 hours; Fulbright requires strong professional leadership track record.
Citizens from eligible partner countries in the Pacific, Asia, Latin America, and Africa committed to contributing to sustainable development in their home country for at least 2 years post-study.
Submit proof of degree completion and language test scores to fulfill all university conditions.
University issues Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (UK) or Form I-20 (USA) linking your scholarship award.
Undergo mandatory IOM tuberculosis screening and biometric appointment at the local visa application center.
Receive entry clearance vignette in your passport and coordinate flight booking with the scholarship secretariat.
Ensure your academic transcripts, English proficiency test reports, and references are ready prior to 28 Feb 2027.
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