New Zealand varsities announce string of scholarships for Indian students

Each scholarship has a value of NZD $5,000 towards the first year’s tuition fee. All applicants must be at least 18 years at the time of application, hold current citizenship of India, hold a minimum equivalent GPA of B+ in most recent or highest tertiary qualification, have evidence of (unconditional) offer of place at a New Zealand university, meet Immigration New Zealand requirements for a New Zealand student visa including health, character requirements and evidence of financial support. 

English language requirements: A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS is required for admission at the first-year level. An alternative is TOEFL (iBT): minimum score 79-80. Each university can provide details of its own requirements. All scholarship applications should be sent to scholarship@enz.govt.nz (with NZEA application in subject).

Required documents for scholarship application: Completed scholarship application form, evidence of (unconditional) offer of place at a New Zealand university, academic transcripts, referee’s reports, curriculum vitae, proof of Indian citizenship, proof of financial documents to support the remaining cost of education as specified by Immigration New Zealand. 

For the November 2016 intake: University applications must be submitted (to the relevant university) by September 1, 2016. Applications must be submitted (to ENZ) by October 1, 2016. For the February 2017 intake: University applications must be submitted (to the relevant university) by October 30, 2016. Applications must be submitted (to ENZ) by November 30, 2016. For details, visit www.studyinnewzea land.govt.nz