Master’s, PhD scholarships to study in New Zealand

The New Zealand Government has announced its fresh round of Commonwealth Scholarships for Indian students who wish to begin programmes of study at New Zealand academic institutions in 2018. The application process opens will close on March 30.

“Scholarship recipients will get to experience New Zealand’s education system which encourages independent and analytical thinking. The academic and practical skills they will gain will equip them to compete in any marketplace worldwide, and to contribute to the development of their home countries,” said John Laxon, Education New Zealand’s regional director for South and South East Asia and Middle East.

The scholarships are available for master’s degree (one to two years) and PhD (three to four years) programmes and are tenable at one of New Zealand’s eight universities. All eight of New Zealand’s universities are ranked in the top 3% globally by QS World University Rankings. These scholarships are valid for a range of subjects around the themes of renewable energy, agriculture development, disaster risk management, education and public/private sector management.

This is intended to promote the study of subjects that will help India’s social, economic or political needs. Scholars are required to return home for at least two years after finishing their studies to ensure India benefits from the knowledge acquired.

The financial support offered through these scholarships include full tuition costs, a fortnightly living allowance, an establishment allowance, medical and travel insurance, travel to and from your home country at the start and end of your scholarship. Visit www. mfat.govt.nz/scholarships for more information.