New zealand commonwealth scholarships
The New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships are a prestigious scholarship program offered by the New Zealand Government to students from Commonwealth countries. The scholarships aim to promote educational exchange and cooperation between New Zealand and other Commonwealth countries. Here are some key details about the New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships:
Eligibility:
- Be a citizen of a Commonwealth country (except New Zealand)
- Be aged 18-30 years old (for undergraduate and postgraduate studies) or 18-40 years old (for PhD studies)
- Have a minimum academic qualification of a bachelor's degree (for undergraduate and postgraduate studies) or a master's degree (for PhD studies)
- Meet the English language requirements (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90)
Types of Scholarships:
- Undergraduate Scholarships: For students pursuing a bachelor's degree at a New Zealand university
- Postgraduate Scholarships: For students pursuing a master's or doctoral degree at a New Zealand university
- PhD Scholarships: For students pursuing a PhD at a New Zealand university
Benefits:
- Full tuition fees for the duration of the program
- Living allowance (NZD $25,000 per year)
- Return airfare to New Zealand
- Health insurance
- Thesis allowance (for PhD students)
Application Process:
- Applications are usually open from February to April each year
- Students must apply through the New Zealand Embassy or High Commission in their home country
- Applications must include a completed application form, academic transcripts, and a personal statement
Selection Criteria:
- Academic merit
- Leadership potential
- Community involvement
- English language proficiency
Timeline:
- Applications open: February
- Applications close: April
- Selection and notification: May-June
- Scholarship commencement: July
New Zealand Universities:
- University of Auckland
- University of Waikato
- University of Canterbury
- University of Otago
- Massey University
- Lincoln University
- University of Waikato
- Victoria University of Wellington
Commonwealth Countries:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belize
- Botswana
- Brunei
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cyprus
- Dominica
- Fiji
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Rwanda
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Swaziland
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- United Kingdom
- United Republic of Tanzania
- Vanuatu
- Zambia
Please note that the eligibility criteria, application process, and selection criteria may vary depending on the specific scholarship and the New Zealand university. It's essential to check the official website of the New Zealand Government and the New Zealand universities for the most up-to-date information.