COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME NEW ZEALAND
International Region : New Zealand
Last date
31/03/2026
Reward
Not Available
Qualification
Other
Post
Post Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship, also known as the New Zealand Scholarships for International Students, is a scholarship programme offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade(MFAT), Government of New Zealand. The scholarship programme was introduced in partnership with the Ministry of Human Resource Development(Government of India). The main purpose of this program is to support the education of students from commonwealth countries, including Indian students pursuing master’s degrees and postgraduate studies. It covers most of the expenses of studying abroad for students looking to pursue master’s or PhD from reputed New Zealand universities in specific academic areas. ITEM DESCRIPTION Name COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME NEW ZEALAND Organisation By Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), Government of New Zealand Purpose to support the education of students from commonwealth countries
- Region
- International Region : New Zealand
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Post Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/03/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is March 31, 2025.
Eligibility
- Applicants should have completed Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree with a minimum of 65% marks for a Master's or Ph.D. respectively.
- Candidates who have already been abroad for studies/training/ specialization either on scholarships or on their own, for a period exceeding six months are eligible to apply if they have been in India for at least two consecutive years after returning from abroad as of the date specified in the public notice.
- Application of candidates who are already abroad is not considered.
- Applicants are required to produce a letter of offer from a New Zealand university at the time of the interview. However, it is not required at the time of making an application. The list of participating universities is provided in the public notice.
- Students must be 39 years old or younger.
- Applicants who have spent more than six months abroad for training, research, or study on a scholarship or their own can apply for this award only if they have lived. After returning from abroad, you must stay in India for at least two years.
Award & availability
Stated amount: Not Available
- The full cost of tuition
- A fortnightly living allowance
- An establishment allowance
- Medical and travel insurance
- Travel to and from the candidates’ home country at the start and end of the scholarship
- Home leave or reunion travel for some scholars
- Assistance with research and thesis costs for many postgraduate research students. Only two applications were nominated for a scholarship award out of the total number of applications to the MHRD.
Application
Currently, we do not have any information on application fee, you may visit official website. Step 1: Please visit official website, first. Step 2: After visiting website, read the instruction carefully before apply. Step 3: While applying be ready your ID Card, Photo, Signature & other essential documents. Step 4: Do not forget to take printout of your application, and if possible download your application. For further information, you may also visit the official website.
Selection process
Only shortlisted candidates are called for an interview and the Selection Committee comprising subject experts interviews the candidates. Based on merit, the nominations are made.
Contact
Online enquiry form Education New Zealand | Manapou ki te Ao Level 5, 160 Lambton Quay Wellington 6011 Phone: +64 4 472 0788 Apply Now https://www.nzscholarships.govt.nz/