Gordon Watson Scholarship by Universities New Zealand Te Pōkai Tara 2026
The Gordon Watson Scholarship by Universities New Zealand Te Pōkai Tara supports New Zealand nationals pursuing Masters or PhD degrees in International Relationships or Social and Economic Conditions overseas. It provides partial funding of NZD 12,000 per annum, with applications closing on 1 April 2026.
Eligible Degrees
Master's/Postgraduate (Not-STEM field)
Eligible Nationalities
New Zealand
Destination
Germany
Eligible Courses
International Relationships or Social and Economic Conditions
University
Taylors College Auckland, Unitec Institute of Technology, Campbell Institute, School Not Listed - New Zealand, AUT University, Lincoln University, University of Canterbury International College, The University of Waikato, Auckland University of Technology, UC International College, Still Deciding - New Zealand, University of Canterbury, The University of Auckland, Massey University, Victoria University of Wellington, Yoobee Colleges, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Media Design School
Gordon Watson Scholarship by Universities New Zealand Te Pōkai Tara 2026
The Gordon Watson Scholarship is offered by Universities New Zealand Te Pōkai Tara for New Zealand nationals seeking to study International Relationships or Social and Economic Conditions at the Masters or PhD level overseas. This scholarship provides partial funding of NZD 12,000 per annum, applicable for up to two years for Masters candidates and up to three years for PhD students.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be New Zealand citizens.
- Applicants must have graduated or be graduating with an Honours or Masters degree in arts, science, commerce, law, or divinity from a New Zealand university.
Application Process
To apply for the Gordon Watson Scholarship, candidates must complete the official online application form. The scholarship value is NZD 12,000 per year, awarded as partial funding to support tuition and living expenses during the study period.
Deadline: 1st April 2026
Apply directly through the official scholarship portal: https://www.universitiesnz.ac.nz/scholarships/gordon-watson-scholarship
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