Name of scholarship

Description

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS)

Funded by the New Zealand government, these scholarships are for
Indian students who wish to pursue a PhD in New Zealand. Inclusions
under this award are university tuition fee, associated student levies,
living stipend (up to NZ$25,000 tax-free) and health insurance coverage
(up to NZ$600 annually) for three years.
(However, it may vary as per different education providers)
(Source:https://www.findaphd.com/study-abroad/aus-nz/phd-study-in-new-zealand.aspx)

New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships

Indian students who apply to master’s degree or PhD can try for the
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP).
The plan will cover tuition fee, living, travel and health insurance,
and establishment allowance. This scholarship offers many benefits such as:

Full tuition fees

An allowance of NZ$ 491 per week for living expenses

For covering, setup cost an establish allowance of NZ$ 3,000

Medical and travel insurance and research cost for postgraduate students

(Sources: *https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/new-zealand-
government-scholarships/new-zealand-scholarships-for-international-tertiary-
students/scholars-get-ready-to-start-your-scholarship/#PolicyHandbook
*https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/international-students/scholarships-loans-
and-funding/development-scholarships/commonwealth-scholarships.html)

New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA)

NZEA features scholarships across all eight universities,
offering an opportunity for Indian students to experience
New Zealand excellence in various fields. 
This scholarship is funded by Education New Zealand (ENZ) and
New Zealand universities catering to Indian students. The number
of scholarships in PG programs is 28 and in UG is 3.
The value of this scholarship is NZ 5,000 each for PG course
and NZ 10,000 each for UG course. 
(Source:https://www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/how-to-apply/scholarship/details?
scholarshipid=129275&institutionid=378394)

NZ-GRADS New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship

The Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse
Gas Emissions has launched new NZ-GRADS program
if you aspire to complete your PhD in agriculture emission science.
It covers the following expenses for 36 months (3 years):

Tuition fees up to NZD 10,000 per year

An annual stipend for covering expenses NZD 28,000 per year (tax-free)

Medical insurance up to NZD 700 per year

Visa application cost not exceeding up to $1,000

Airfare upon returning to New Zealand up to a maximum amount of $6,000

Research allowance up to $1,500

Feel free to reach out to your IDP international education expert for the application process 

(Source:https://www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/how-to-apply/scholarship/details?
scholarshipid=129275&institutionid=378394)

SEG Scholarship

This scholarship program is funded by the Soshi Educational Group.
It encourages the study of geophysics and related geosciences for
undergraduate (A and B scholarships) and other programs (C scholarships) 

Value of the scholarships 
a)  Scholarship A: NZD 7,000 annually  
b)  Scholarship B: NZD 5,000 annually 
c)   SEG Scholarship C: NZD 3,000 annually 

The length of the award is one year

Sources: *https://www.careers.govt.nz/scholarship/view/091504/8550/70738300
#Value * https://www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/how-to-apply/scholarship/details?scholarshipid=129544

Palmerston North City Mayor’s Goodwill Ambassador Scholarship

It is sponsored by the City Council of Palmerston
North for promoting Palmerston North as a favourable
location for international students.
It is provided for career-based/vocational, undergraduate,
postgraduate courses. 

Value of the scholarship: NZD 1,000 towards the first year’s tuition

(Source:https://www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/how-to-apply/scholarship/details?scholarshipid=129545&institutionid=142407#:~:text=The%20Mayor’s%20Goodwill%
20Ambassador%20Scholarship,international%20students%20in%20Palmerston%20North.)

S.No.

Types of student visa

Description

1

Fee Paying Student Visa

Study full-time for up to four years and be able to work part-time

2

Exchange Student Visa

Study full-time for up to four years for an approved student exchange program

3

Foreign Government Supported Student Visa

Study full-time for up to four years on a foreign government loan or scholarship

4

Pathway Student Visa

Study up to five years for 3 consecutive courses on a single student visa and be able to work part-time 

S.No.

Study Program

Cost (in NZ$)*

1

Undergraduate degree

$20,500 – $25,000 annually

2

Master’s degree

$19,000 – $29,000 annually

3

Doctoral degree

$6,500 – $9,000 annually 

4

MBA

$31,000 – $50, 000 annually