New Zealand Excellence Awards 2025
The New Zealand Excellence Awards 2025 offers partial funding up to NZD 20,000 for Indian nationals pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees at New Zealand institutions. Applications close on 30 April 2025 and must be submitted through the official NZEA portal. Eligibility includes an unconditional offer for an eligible course, meeting immigration standards, and residing in India.
Eligible Degrees
Master's/Postgraduate (Not-STEM field)
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
New Zealand
Eligible Courses
NZEA eligible courses
New Zealand Excellence Awards 2025
This award provides partial funding, up to NZD 20,000 for Indian citizens studying Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in subjects approved by the New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA). The scholarship is administered by Education New Zealand and supported by the country’s eight leading universities.
Key Details
- Deadline: 30 April 2025
- Eligibility: Indian nationals residing in India, holding an unconditional offer for an NZEA‑eligible course, meeting Immigration New Zealand visa requirements, and aged 18 years or older.
- Application portal: Apply here
Eligibility Criteria
- Indian citizenship (must not hold Australian or New Zealand residency or citizenship).
- Residence in India at the time of application.
- Unconditional offer from a participating New Zealand university for an eligible programme.
- Satisfy Immigration New Zealand’s student‑visa standards.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Participating Institutions
- AUT University
- The University of Auckland
- Lincoln University
- Massey University
- University of Otago
- University of Waikato
- Victoria University of Wellington
- University of Canterbury
Each university may have additional criteria, so applicants should review the specific requirements of their chosen institution. For detailed guidance and to submit an application, visit the official New Zealand Excellence Awards page.
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