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Scholarships for Nepali Students to Study in New Zealand | Afno Guide

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Are you on the edge, wondering if you should take the leap and commit to studying in New Zealand? Don't worry, we've got your back! New Zealand offers a great deal of New Zealand scholarships, many of them specifically tailored to South Asian students including Nepal.

With its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and top-notch education system, New Zealand is an irresistible choice for students worldwide. So, let's explore the scholarship opportunities available in New Zealand. But first, let's explore the different types of scholarships international students can access.

1. Academic Scholarships: New Zealand offers academic scholarships to students demonstrating exceptional academic achievements. For undergraduates, the minimum percentage to qualify for scholarships may be around 60% to 70%. For postgraduates, higher percentage marks, typically above 70% or even 75%, may be required.

2. Government Scholarships (Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships): The New Zealand government provides scholarships like the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships to support domestic and international students pursuing higher education. Nepali students can apply for fully funded New Zealand scholarships by visiting Manaaki Scholarship.

3. Sports Scholarships: In addition to academic scholarships, New Zealand offers sports scholarships to talented athletes.

4. Research Scholarships: New Zealand offers research scholarships to support students engaged in innovative research projects.

Where to Search for Scholarships:

There are various websites where you can look for scholarships. Some of the most popular ones are listed below:

Ā Ā Ā Ā ā€¢ Study with New zealand

Ā Ā Ā Ā ā€¢ StudySpy

Ā Ā Ā Ā ā€¢ Scholarship Portal

However, these websites may not present you with all the scholarships available to Nepali students, which is why we bring you information on scholarships from all the universities in New Zealand.

Things to Note:

Ā ā€¢ These scholarships are specifically for international students. This selection does not cover other types of scholarships such as academic or sports scholarships.

Ā ā€¢ The scholarships listed here are primarily offered by universities. While Te PÅ«kenga (formerly known as polytechnics) may offer academic scholarships, many do not have dedicated scholarships for international students.

Now that's out of the way, let's look at the scholarships in new zealand available to nepali students sorted by universities.

University of Auckland

University of Auckland
Scholarship NameAvailable ForPrize AmountWebsite
University of Auckland International Student Excellence ScholarshipUndergraduate, PostgraduateUp to $10,000More
Beatrice Ratcliffe Entry-Level Scholarship in MusicUndergraduateUp to $5,000More
Beatrice Ratcliffe Postgraduate Scholarship in MusicPostgraduateUp to $10,000More
Dean's Asia Scholarship in the Faculty of Business and EconomicsUndergraduateVariesMore
ESET Chillisoft Scholarship in CybersecurityUndergraduate, Postgraduate$5,000More
Faculty of Education and Social Work Postgraduate International Student ScholarshipPostgraduateUp to $7,000More
University of Auckland International Business Masters ScholarshipPostgraduateUp to $32,000More

University of Otago

University of Otago
Scholarship NameAvailable ForPrize AmountWebsite
Vice-Chancellorā€™s Scholarship for International StudentsUndergraduateNZD$10,000More
Vice-Chancellorā€™s International Postgraduate ScholarshipPostgraduateNZ$10,000More
University of Otago Coursework Master's ScholarshipPostgraduateNZ$10,000More
University of Otago Doctoral ScholarshipPostgraduateNZ$32,544 stipend per annumMore
University of Otago Special Health Research ScholarshipPostgraduateNZ$32,544 stipend per annumMore

Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington
Scholarship NameAvailable ForPrize AmountWebsite
Tongarewa International ScholarshipMaster's Research, Master's by coursework, Postgraduate$5,000 or $10,000More
Wellington Graduate AwardMaster's by coursework, Honours, Postgraduate$5,000More

Massey University

Massey University
Scholarship NameAvailable ForPrize AmountWebsite
Colin Aiken Plant Breeding BursaryUndergraduate, Postgraduate$1000More
Massey Business School Promising Student Assistance BursaryUndergraduate, PostgraduateUp to $2,000More
Massey University Foundation Peer Scholar AwardUndergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD or doctorate$6,000More
Toroa International Undergraduate Fee ScholarshipsUndergraduateNZ$5,000More
MBA awardsFull-time, Part-time, Postgraduate, MastersUp to $6,000More
Massey University Doctoral ScholarshipFull-time, Part-time, Postgraduate, PhD or doctorate$90,000 plus feesMore
Massey University Master's Research ScholarshipFull-time, Part-time, Postgraduate, Masters$15,000More

University of Waikato

University of Waikato
Scholarship NameAvailable ForPrize AmountWebsite
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence ScholarshipUndergraduate, Postgraduate (Taught)Up to NZD$15,000More
University of Waikato International Progression BursaryPostgraduate (Taught), Postgraduate (Research)Up to NZD$10,000More

Lincoln University

Lincoln University
Scholarship NameAvailable ForPrize AmountWebsite
Lincoln University International Undergraduate ScholarshipUndergraduate$3,000More
Lincoln University Undergraduate Vice-Chancellor's ScholarshipUndergraduateNZ$5,000More
180-credit Taught Master Merit ScholarshipPostgraduateNZ$7,000 or NZ$10,000More
Lincoln University Doctoral Scholarships--More

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Auckland University of Technology
Scholarship NameAvailable ForPrize AmountWebsite
AUT International Student Accommodation ScholarshipsUndergraduate (1st Year), Graduate, Postgraduate Research50% rebate off the weekly rental on campus accommodation facilityMore
AUT International Scholarships ā€“ Faculty of Culture and SocietyUndergraduate$7,000More
AUT International Scholarships ā€“ Faculty of Design and Creative TechnologiesUndergraduate (1st Year), Undergraduate (All Years), Graduate, Postgraduate, Postgraduate ResearchNZ$5,000More
AUT International Scholarships ā€“ Faculty of Health and Environmental SciencesUndergraduate (1st Year), Graduate, Postgraduate, Postgraduate Research$8,000 contribution towards feesMore

Wrapping things up, almost all of these scholarships are typically valid for the 2024-2025 intake, and many scholarship programs are updated annually or biannually by universities. Even if a particular scholarship is currently unavailable, there's a good chance it will be offered again for the next intake period.

If you want to learn more about the universities in New Zealand, check out Top Universities and Polytechics in New Zealand with Most Nepali Students.

In case you want to learn about visa process, check out How to Apply to New Zealand as a Nepali Student.

As always, let us know in the comment if you have any queries. Happy Scholarship Hunting!