New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (Fully Funded)

The scholarship is intended to attract and retain the best international researchers to New Zealand. Full tuition fees and a living stipend will be provided to awardee. Why don’t you grab the chance of exploring and learning in New Zealand?

Nationality: international students

Scholarship award: tuition fee, annual living stipend, medical insurance

Number of awards: 8

Duration: up to 3 years

Important information:

  • The selection is based on your academic merit and the benefit of your research.
  • You have at least a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale OR an A to A+ average in your most recent or highest post graduate tertiary qualification.
  • You get a confirm, non-conditional offer of place for a (direct-start) PhD program at a New Zealand university.
  • The program will be conducted in New Zealand.
  • You must not hold citizenship or PR status in New Zealand or Australia.




What do you need to submit?

Application form together with:

  • Evidence of citizenship for every country for which you hold citizenship
  • Evidence of an unconditional offer of place for a PhD programme from a New Zealand university
  • Academic transcripts, grading scale and certificates of completion
  • Curriculum Vitae

To apply: online

Deadline: 30 August 2017

Click here to go to official website

1 Response

  1. Xin Chen says:

    Dear staff

    I would like to know if this scholarship program is over? My BS GPA is 3.58/4 and MS ranking is top 2% out of 40 students. But I have a good research experiences and have published 3 papers and 2 patents. Could I try to apply for this program? I am looking forward to your reply.

    Best regards

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