A fully financed opportunity to study, intern, or undertake research in Asia or Latin America is available through the New Zealand Prime Minister’s Scholarships 2025, which are now open. The New Zealand Government funds this esteemed scholarship, which is run by Education New Zealand (ENZ) and offers full financial assistance, including tuition, living expenses, travel expenses, visa fees, and insurance. It is open to professionals seeking to obtain foreign experience as well as students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees.
Recipients will have the opportunity to study at prestigious universities in Asia and Latin America, take part in practical internships in international businesses, and connect with professionals and students throughout the world. Additionally, by offering international experience and useful cross-cultural skills, the scholarship improves employment chances.
This is your opportunity to study or intern overseas if you’re a professional, graduate, or student from New Zealand looking for a fully financed global learning adventure.
Host Country: New Zealand
University: New Zealand Universities
Opportunity Type: Bachelor, Masters, PhD
Eligibility Country: Domestic Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum Age Requirement: In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be at least eighteen years old when they submit their applications.
- Citizenship or Residency Status: To be eligible for this government-funded program, candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand.
- Dedication to Cultural Immersion: Students should exhibit a readiness to actively participate in an immersive educational experience in a diverse cultural setting, welcoming fresh viewpoints and international educational possibilities.
- All backgrounds are welcome, and current university enrollment is not a need. Applications are welcome from those with a variety of professional and educational backgrounds, including recent graduates and working professionals looking for experience abroad.
Benefits:
- Coverage of Tuition Fees: The award offers financial assistance for tuition costs associated with study programs undertaken outside of New Zealand. Tuition for classes done in New Zealand is not covered, though.
- Support for Travel Expenses: To guarantee a seamless transfer for scholars, funding is allocated for round-trip foreign flights, which include transportation to and from the host nation.
- Living and Accommodation Allowance: While studying or interning overseas, recipients get financial aid to help with everyday living expenditures such as lodging, food, transportation, and other necessities.
- Funding for Internships: The program provides financial aid to scholars taking part in internships to assist with internship-related costs, including placement fees and other associated charges.
- Assistance with Visas and Insurance: The scholarship covers the cost of applying for a visa as well as travel insurance, guaranteeing that students fulfill the requirements for legal admission and have health and safety coverage while they are overseas.
Deadline: 11 April 2025
