Discover some of the externally administered scholarships that are available. Further scholarship opportunities can be found at Universities New Zealand.
The information listed on this webpage is accurate to the best of our knowledge; however, please check the relevant webpage for the external scholarship of interest, for the most up-to-date information.
Prestigious Scholarships for Postgraduate Study – Presentation:
For an overview of a range of Prestigious Scholarships offered for overseas (and NZ) postgraduate study (including Rhodes, Fulbright, Woolf Fisher, Gates Cambridge, Schwarzman Scholars) please view the following presentation.
The Zoom presentation given in June 2023 by Professor David Baxter (Dean, Graduate Research School), and Peter Boston, Manager, Postgraduate Prizes and Awards also provides a brief overview of University of Otago Postgraduate Scholarships offered as well as some useful tips for applying and interviewing for prestigious scholarships.
January
| Closing date | Scholarship | Level | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan | The Capstone Editing Textbook Grant for Undergraduates Awarded to one undergraduate student per year to assist with the cost of their textbooks for the duration of their degree. | UG | scholarships@capstoneediting.com.au |
| 10 Jan | Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer fully-funded Master’s scholarships to Commonwealth citizens. Successful applicants can travel to a different country in the Commonwealth, where they can study one of a variety of courses and benefit from the expertise provided by leading universities. Developing new skills, gaining a qualification and experiencing life in another country benefits both the individual and their home country. | PG | info-qecs@acu.ac.uk |
| 16 Jan | Yvonne A M Smith Charitable Trust Open to women of all ages undertaking postgraduate studies in the areas of political studies, economics, business and law. For study in NZ or overseas. | PG | Yvonne.Smith@fortunemanning.co.nz |
| 20 Jan | The Odyssey Traveller Scholarships Open to students in their second year and above, who are studying at an AUS/NZ University. Awarded based on academic performance and demonstrated financial need. | UG/PG | scholarships@odysseytravel.com.au |
| 20 Jan | Scholarships from the Barbara Wood Memorial Foundation Scholarships available to tertiary students who were born in the South Pacific region including NZ and Australia. | UG/PG | exec@wi.org.nz |
| 27 Jan | The aims of the Zonta Science Award are to:
The award recipient receives:
| Academic Researcher | science@zontawellington.org.nz |
February
| Closing date | Scholarship | Level | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb | William Georgetti Scholarship To encourage postgraduate study and research, normally in New Zealand, in a field that is important to the social, cultural or economic development of NZ. | PG | scholarships-cf@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 2 Feb |
Study Grant for Otago Women Grants are open to women, who are Otago residents, undertaking a course of training for either re-entry into the workforce, or for a change of employment with improved prospects. Grants will have a value of up to $1,000 towards study materials and costs. | UG/PG | taierialtrusa.study@gmail.com |
| 3 Feb | Pacific Health Scholarships Contribution to tuition fees for students undertaking a course in full-time or part-time medical and health or disability-related studies (NZQA accredited). | UG/PG | pacificscholarships@moh.govt.nz or (04) 8162475 |
| 7 Feb | Ngā Mātarae and Turirangi Te Kani Memorial Scholarships (Port of Tauranga Limited) Two scholarships offered to students who are descendants of Tauranga Moana iwi (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Pūkenga). | property@port-tauranga.co.nz | |
| 13 Feb | Northland Regional Council Tū i te ora Scholarship Northland Regional Council’s Tū i te ora Scholarship recognises and supports students to undertake study, research or training that relates to council’s environmental and regulatory functions. There are six scholarship packages available. Each recipient will receive $4,000 to assist with study costs, plus a paid full-time work experience opportunity with Northland Regional Council from mid-November 2025 to mid-February 2026. | UG/PG | scholarships@nrc.govt.nz |
| 14 Feb | Coastal Restoration Trust Post-graduate Study Award To provide funds to assist with an individual's postgraduate level research to improve knowledge in the field of coastal restoration. | PG | info@coastalrestorationtrust.org.nz |
| 20 Feb | Alexander & Gladys Shepherd Farming Scholarships Applications are welcomed from persons in the Taranaki Province who wish to become farmers or work in the rural sector on the land and are under the age of 21 years at the commencement of their studies. Scholarships are for the purpose of obtaining further education or training which would be useful to them in farming pursuits or the attainment of a university degree in agriculture. This round is for students up to the age of 21 already undertaking degrees or courses (i.e. are part way through their studies already). Students undertaking rural financial courses will be considered, providing they are also undertaking agriculture or horticultural studies. | UG | philanthropy@pgtrust.co.nz |
| 20 Feb |
Altrusa Club of Hawera Inc. Medical or Health Study Grant $750 grant for students studying towards a qualification within the medical or health sector, who received their secondary education at Te Pae Pae O Aotea (Hawera High School). | UG/PG | ghlangdon@outlook.com |
| 20 Feb | Woodhouse Scholarship Study grants for secondary school students from Canterbury who intend to undertake a course in biological science at one of the South Island universities. | Entrance | hr@southpacificsera.co.nz |
| 24 Feb | The Capstone Editing Grant for Mid-Career Researchers Provides seed funding for one researcher per year to undertake an innovative research project. | Academic Researcher | scholarships@capstoneediting.com.au |
| 28 Feb |
Altrusa Club of Hawera Medical or Health Study Grant $750 for students who attended Te Pae Pae O Aotea (Hawera High School) and have completed their first year of study in a qualification within the medical or health sector. | UG | ghlangdon@outlook.com |
| 28 Feb | Bragato Research Fellowship May be awarded to a student (NZ resident) involved in ongoing research who has completed a master's degree or doctorate. The planned research must be of benefit to the NZ industry. | PG | bragatotrust@airnet.net.nz |
| 28 Feb | Bragato Postgraduate Award May be awarded to a postgraduate student (NZ resident) enrolled for a course of study in NZ or overseas, recognised for its post graduate courses in subjects relevant to the viticulture and wine industry. | PG | bragatotrust@airnet.net.nz |
| 28 Feb | Bragato Undergraduate Award May be awarded to any NZ student undertaking a full time degree course in either viticulture or wine sciences at a recognised academic institution. | UG | bragatotrust@airnet.net.nz |
| 28 Feb | Christian Broadcasting Association Scholarships The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage and support Christian students studying for a career in mainstream media. | UG/PG | scholarship@cba.org.nz |
| 28 Feb | Critic and Conscience of Society Awards Awarded to an academic staff member who,has done more in the past two calendar years than any other applicant to provide the public with independent, expert commentary on an issue/s affecting the New Zealand community or future generations. | Academic Staff | contact@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
March
| Closing date | Scholarship | Level | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Kiwi Music Scholarship To assist outstanding New Zealand musical performers or conductors to continue their musical development either in New Zealand or overseas. | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 1 Mar | New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Scholarship (for women) To support research by a female accepted into a postgraduate course in law - that will protect and promote the interests of the public in relation to legal matters in NZ. | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 1 Mar | Patricia Pratt Scholarship in Musical Performance A scholarship for (NZ citizens) overseas postgraduate study in classical musical performance, including conducting. | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 4 Mar | Scientia Trust Planet Earth Fund Perpetual Guardian welcomes applications that encourage the study of earthquakes, of the bulk properties, astronomical motions, the internal structure of the Earth and of the history of those studies. Organisations and individuals may apply. | Academic Staff | philanthropy@pgtrust.co.nz |
| 12 Mar | RAPHS Medical and Nursing Undergraduate Scholarships Two undergraduate scholarships offered to Rotorua residents in their first year of medical or nursing training. | UG | raphscommunications@raphs.org.nz |
| 16 Mar | Antarctica New Zealand Postgraduate Research Scholarship Programme Supports researchers focussing on Antarctic and Southern Ocean systems. Sir Robin Irvine Doctoral Scholarship and NZ Post Antarctic Scholarship (master's or doctoral). | PG | a.robinson@antarcticanz.govt.nz |
| 31 Mar | Laura Bassi Scholarship Assistance to postgraduates (master's and doctoral) and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed, within their disciplines. Awarded: December, April, and August. | PG+ | scholarships@editing.press |
| 31 Mar | Polish Charitable & Educational Trust NZ Student Scholarships - Round 1 For students of Polish background towards the costs of their tertiary education in NZ. | UG/PG | admin@polcet.org.nz |
| 31 Mar | The Pronto Finance Scholarship Schoalrship provided to a student in their first year, studying Commerce at the University of Otago. Preference is given to those who can show a record of improving their community throughout their schooling years. | UG | https://www.prontofinance.co.nz/contact-us/ |
| 31 Mar | Royal Society of New Zealand Hutton Fund Funding encouraging research in New Zealand zoology, botany and geology. | PG | gill.sutherland@royalsociety.org.nz |
| 31 Mar | Royal Society of New Zealand Skinner Fund Funding encouraging research in the study of the history, art, culture, physical and social anthropology of the Māori and other Polynesian peoples | PG | gill.sutherland@royalsociety.org.nz |
| 31 Mar | Whakatanae Historical Society Scholarship To award scholarships to students from the Eastern Bay of Plenty for study and research in NZ and its territories. Students must have undertaken and completed their first year of tertiary study. | UG/PG | threejordans@xtra.co.nz |
April
| Closing date | Scholarship | Level | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Ernest William File Scholarship To assist the sons and daughters of members of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) in their first year studying for a degree at a New Zealand university. | UG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 1 Apr | Gordon Watson Scholarship To support New Zealanders to study international relationships or social and economic conditions at a university overseas, at Masters or PhD level. | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 1 Apr | LB Wood Scholarship To enable New Zealand university graduates to study in any discipline at a university or institution of university rank in the UK. | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 1 Apr | Shirtcliffe Fellowship Assists a New Zealand university graduate to pursue doctoral study at a university in New Zealand or other Commonwealth country. | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 6 Apr | Sumner Ferrymead Foundation Scholarships Scholarships offered to support 2nd year students who have resided in the Sumner/Ferrymead catchment area during the last 3 years of secondary school. | UG | scholarships@sumnerferrymeadfoundation.co.nz |
| 10 Apr | Antarctica New Zealand Postgraduate Research Scholarship Programme Closing date (EOI must be submitted by Fri 24 March - see listing above). | PG | E.Robinson@antarcticanz.govt.nz |
| 14 Apr | Pegasus Workforce Development Scholarship Applications Supports students who identify as Māori, Pacific or from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, studying medicine, nursing or allied health. | UG | https://www.pegasus.health.nz/contact-us/ |
| 23 Apr | Don Linklater Memorial Bursary To honour the contribution made to the Manawatū-Whanganui region and to local government by the late Don Linklater, Horizons Regional Council Chairman 1989-2000, we are offering a bursary for university study. The Don Linklater Memorial Bursary has a total of $8,000 per year available for up to four recipients, one of the four bursaries will be considered based on meeting the eligibility criteria and their iwi/hapū connection to the region. This bursary needs to be applied for each year. To be eligible students should be studying in 2026 at undergraduate or postgraduate level, either internally or extramurally, in a field relevant to Horizons work. Relevant areas include resource management, environmental planning, environmental engineering and modelling with particular emphasis on river and drainage basin dynamics. Applicants must be from the Horizons region (although they may study outside of it) and be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. | UG/PG | help@horizons.govt.nz |
| 30 Apr | The Capstone Editing Grant for Mid-Career Researchers Provides seed funding for one researcher per year to undertake an innovative research project. | Academic Researcher | scholarships@capstoneediting.com.au |
May
| Closing date | Scholarship | Level | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | NZ Coastal Society Maori & Pacific Island Research Scholarship One PhD or Masters Research scholarship which is open to anyone of Maori or Pacific Island descent OR with a research topic with Maori and Pacific Island focus within the coastal environment. | PG | nzcoastalsociety@gmail.com |
| 1 May | NZ Coastal Society Student Research Scholarship Two scholarships annually to students conducting research that has the potential to contribute towards the aims of the society. | PG | nzcoastalsociety@gmail.com |
| 3 May | Habit Health Māori and Pasifika Scholarship Programme The purpose of this scholarship programme is to improve the diversification of health care delivery and in particular the representation of Māori and Pasifika in health professions. | UG/PG | hr@habit.health |
| 15 May | Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship 2023 The scholarship will be awarded for the Fall 2023 semester onwards up to a value of €5000, and is open to students from any country who will be studying a master's degree abroad at a European university or graduate school. | PG | info@educations.com |
| 28 May | NZIF (NZ Institute of Forestry) Foundation Scholarships including:
| UG/PG | foundation@nzif.org.nz |
| 31 May | Brian Gaynor Initiative – Scholarship in Journalism The scholarship is open to applications from tertiary students who are in the final year of study towards an undergraduate degree relevant to a career in journalism. Applicants must show an intent to build a career in business journalism. | UG | scholarships-cf@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 31 May | RCPA Scholarships in Pathology Offered to medical students undertaking the Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent at Aus/NZ universities with one scholarship per main campus. In addition, there is one scholarship available for: a Maori medical student, a medical student in rural or regional setting, a dental student and a student undertaking a Bachelor of Science or equivalent, among others. | rcpa@rcpa.edu.au | |
| 31 May | GWNZ Fellowships Fellowships for women to do doctoral study at a tertiary institution in New Zealand or overseas, providing recognition and financial assistance to outstanding female degree graduates | PG | info@gwnz.org.nz |
| 31 May | GWNZ Harriette Jenkins Award For short term study or research. To encourage members of GWNZ (New Zealand citizen or permanent resident) to undertake study or research. The awards are made in recognition of service to GWNZ whether at Branch or national/international level. | PG | info@gwnz.org.nz |
| 31 May | The GWNZ Susan Byrne Memorial Award To encourage a female degree graduate (New Zealand citizen or permanent resident) over the age of 35 years to change career through undertaking further study or research at an approved tertiary institution in New Zealand or overseas. | PG | info@gwnz.org.nz |
June
| Closing date | Scholarship | Level | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun (2023 date tbc) | Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Government of Japan offers scholarships to foreign students (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) who wish to study at Japanese universities. | UG/PG | jicc@wl.mofa.go.jp |
| 24 Jun | The Capstone Editing Early Career Academic Research Grant for Women A grant to provide financial support for female early career academics in recognition of the additional barriers they face in achieving academic success and advancing their careers. | PG+ | scholarships@capstoneediting.com.au |
| 30 Jun | Elite Editing Thesis Write-up Scholarship Provides financial assistance for one postgraduate student per year for a period of 12 weeks to free them from other forms of employment and allow them to concentrate solely on the task of writing their thesis. Students must be enrolled full time in a research degree (Masters or PhD) at an New Zealand or Australian university. | PG | https://www.eliteediting.com.au/contact-us/ |
| 30 Jun | Kate Sheppard Memorial Award Available to women holding NZ Citizenship or Permanent Residency who are undertaking a special project or post graduate study of value to the wider NZ community. | PG | katesheppardtrust@gmail.com |
| 30 Jun | Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand - National Research Grants Awarded once a year to health professionals working in research and/or clinical areas associated with haematology who are committed to studying blood cancers and related conditions. The grants are intended to advance understanding about leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MPNs and related blood conditions | Researchers | grants@bloodcancer.org.nz |
July
| Closing date | Scholarship | Level | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July | Jane M. Klausman Scholarship Zonta International offers up to 32 scholarships of US$2,000 each at the district/region level and six international scholarships of US$8,000 each. Women of any age, pursuing an accredited business or business related program who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field, are eligible and encouraged to apply. | PG | zontaadvocacydunedin@gmail.com |
| 1 July | The Dick and Mary Earle Scholarship in Technology Provide funds for individuals to undertake research towards a masterate or doctorate degree at a New Zealand university or research institution in one or both of these fields: innovation and product development, bioprocess technology. | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 6 Jul (2023 date tbc) | Banking & Financial Services Law Association Research Prize Eligible persons are invited to submit research essays on important matters in banking and financial services law and/or practice (including insolvency) that are currently topical in Australia or New Zealand, in competition for a prize pool. The prize pool is A$5,000. | 2021researchprize@bfsla.org | |
| 15 July | Our Seas Our Future (OSOF) Postgraduate Student Research Scholarship OSOF has established a contestable research grant for New Zealand based postgraduate students undertaking research in the areas of Marine Science related to any of our core brands: Fisheries ( SSN ), Pollution ( PFNZ ), Marine Protected Areas ( MMR ), or Climate Change ( CAN ). This scholarship is offered annually with up to NZ$2500 to support Masters or PhD level research. | PG | info@osof.org |
| 22 Jul | Capstone Editing Laptop Grant for Postgraduate Coursework Students A grant aimed at overcoming economic barriers to academic success by providing students with the computer equipment necessary to excel in their studies. | PG | scholarships@capstoneediting.com.au |
| 25 Jul | Laura Bassi Scholarships Assistance to postgraduates (master's and doctoral) and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed, within their disciplines. Awarded in December, April, and August. | PG+ | scholarships@editing.press |
| 26 Jul | BCG (Boston Consulting Group) First Nations Scholarship The First Nations Internship & Scholarship program is open to penultimate year undergraduate and postgraduate students that are of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islands, Māori or Pacific Island origin. BCG Scholars will receive $20,000 in scholarship funding, an 8 week internship and a mentor through the remainder of your studies as we as a pathway to a full-time graduate job offer with BCG Australia and New Zealand. | UG/PG | katergaris.mary@bcg.com |
| 31 Jul | ANZMES Grant and Scholarship Programme ANZMES is supporting research into ME/CFS and long COVID with this new yearly funding programme. Two grants valued up to $25,000 are available, and four $5,000 Scholarships. | PG+ | research@anzmes.org.nz |
| 31 Jul | Asia New Zealand Foundation Postgraduate Research Grants The Foundation supports contemporary and forward-thinking postgraduate and academic research projects or programmes relating to Asia with grants of up to $3000. Application rounds clode: 31 Mar, 31 Jul and 30 Nov. | PG | jto@asianz.org.nz |
| 31 Jul | The Capstone Editing Research Scholarship for Honours Students Provides up to A$3,000 to one student per year to assist with the costs associated with the research for their thesis. | Honours | scholarships@capstoneediting.com.au |
| 31 Jul | Vic Davis Memorial Trust Postgraduate Scholarship Scholarships for individuals to train/study at post graduate level very specifically aligned to the field of mental health. | PG | administrator@vicdavistrust.co.nz |
| 31 Jul | Vic Davis Memorial Trust Research Grant Application Research grants for organisations researching in the field of mental health. Maximum annual allocation is $40,000. | administrator@vicdavistrust.co.nz |
August
| Closing date | Scholarship | Level | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award For a promising New Zealand graduate student to undertake postgraduate study or research at a US institution in the field of indigenous development. | PG | Pip Climo – pip@fulbright.org.nz |
| On campus adviser: Phil Bremer | |||
| 1 Aug | Fulbright-Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Graduate Award For a promising New Zealand graduate student to undertake postgraduate study or research at a US institution in the field of indigenous development. | PG | Pip Climo – pip@fulbright.org.nz |
| On campus adviser: Phil Bremer | |||
| 1 Aug | Fulbright Science and Innovation Graduate Awards For promising New Zealand graduate students to undertake postgraduate study or research at US institutions in fields related to science and innovation. | PG | Pip Climo – pip@fulbright.org.nz |
| On campus adviser: Phil Bremer | |||
| 1 Aug | Rhodes Scholarship The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting outstanding all-round students at the University of Oxford and providing transformative opportunities for exceptional individuals. | PG | scholarships@otago.ac.nz |
| 1 Aug | Taranaki Medical Foundation Summer Student Scholarships These $8,000 scholarships provide an excellent opportunity for eligible medical students normally resident in Taranaki to undertake a local research project over summer from their home town. | UG | info@taranakimedicalfoundation.co.nz |
| 1 Aug | Woolf Fisher Scholarship Three scholarships are offered each year to enable students of outstanding academic ability to undertake their doctoral studies at the University of Cambridge. | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 4 Aug | Women in STEM Scholarship Women of any age and nationality, pursuing a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degree program at an accredited university/college/institute, who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field, are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Students must be enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the final year of a master's program at the time the application is submitted. | UG/PG | N.M.Schreurs@massey.ac.nz |
| 4 Aug (2023 date tbc) | Cambridge-Rutherford Memorial PhD Scholarship The Cambridge-Rutherford Memorial PhD Scholarships are intended to provide full support to enable completion of a PhD at the University of Cambridge in pure or applied science and the social sciences. | PG | rutherford.foundation@royalsociety.org.nz |
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8 Aug (2023 date TBC – applications open approx. June) | Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships Provide financial assistance to exceptional applicants of Māori descent who are undertaking tertiary study and who possess characteristics that are consistent with members of the 28th Māori Battalion. | UG/PG | ngarimu.scholarship@education.govt.nz |
| 10 Aug | The Miss E L Hellaby Indigenous Grasslands Research Trust Fellowships for post-graduate research, particularly PhD, into the ecology and management of New Zealand's indigenous grasslands but especially investigations into aspects of the sustainable management, uses, and conservation of these grassland ecosystems. | PG | http://www.hellabygrasslandstrust.org.nz/governors.html |
| 13 Aug | Keystone Trust Scholarships To support students in a property or construction related field, such as architecture, construction, engineering, planning, property management, real estate, quantity surveying or valuation. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a significant level of financial and/or circumstantial hardship. | UG | louella@keystonetrust.org.nz |
| 15 Aug | Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) Postgraduate Scholarships ACC funds postgraduate research scholarships to deliver evidence that helps address complex challenges and informs longer-term investment decisions in injury prevention and sustained recovery, specifically in the context of injury compensation. NZ$15,000 for a student enrolled in a full time or part time Master’s degree in an Aotearoa New Zealand university, or an NZQA accredited tertiary institution. | PG | scholarships-cf@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 16-31 Aug | NZAGRC Launches Te Pae Tata Scholarship in Partnership with Pūhoro | UG | info@puhoro.org.nz |
| 23 Aug | New Horizons for Women Scholarships Annual awards to support women in Aotearoa New Zealand. There are four categories of award:
| UG/PG | awards@newhorizonsforwomen.org.nz |
| 27 Aug | Invercargill Licensing Trust Tertiary Education Scholarships The ILT Tertiary Education Scholarship Programme is designed to select up to 60 Invercargill students each year who will receive a Scholarship to attend a Tertiary Education Institution. | UG | anne@ilt.co.nz |
| 31 Aug | Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Assists women who are NZ citizens (and at least 25 years of age on Sept. 1 in the year of application) pursuing tertiary studies for the purpose of gaining a qualification that will enable them: entry or re-entry into the workforce; or a change in occupations. | UG/PG | https://www.blsst.co.nz/contact.html |
| 31 Aug | Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC) Research Grants & Summer Studentship Grants | grants@leukaemia.org.nz | |
| 31 Aug | Raewyn Good Study Award for Māori and Pasifika Social Science Research Study award for Māori and Pasifika postgraduate students undertaking a Master's which involves social sciences research. | PG | awards@royalsociety.org.nz |
| 31 Aug | Rebecca L Lynch Memorial Scholarship Opportunity to study abroad at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho USA. Available to an unmarried female under the age of 24 years who has New Zealand citizenship or is a permanent resident. Applicant must be enrolled in her first or second year of university study and still be an undergraduate at the time of taking up the scholarship. | UG | llynchtheboss@gmail.com |
| 31Aug | RHT Bates Postgraduate Scholarship Study award for a PhD in the Physical Sciences and Engineering in a New Zealand university. Preference will be given to those whose research aims to apply information/image processing to studies in medicine, the physical sciences, astronomy or engineering. | PG | awards@royalsociety.org.nz |
| 31 Aug | Sir Hugh Kawharu Masters Scholarship for Innovation in Science To support and encourage masters level study by Māori in the sciences. Applicable across a broad range of science disciplines including the physical, mathematical and computational, earth, environment, marine, social, health, biological, biomedical, human, and behavioural sciences. | PG | awards@royalsociety.org.nz |
September
| Closing date | Scholarship | Level | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Edna Waddell Undergraduate Scholarships for Women in Technology and Engineering For women entering their first year of full time study for undergraduate degrees in professional engineering or technology at New Zealand universities – open to school leavers and mature women. | UG | scholarships@unviersitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 1 Sep | Neurological Foundation Summer Studentships These studentships are intended to provide personal support for students so they can gain research skills and experience. | PG | research@neurological.org.nz |
| 2 Sep | NZ Coastal Society Terry Healy Project Award The Award acknowledges the achievement of a project which has made a significant contribution to New Zealand's coastal and marine environment. | PG | nzcoastalsociety@gmail.com |
| 8 Sep |
Ngā Ngaru Wakapuke Scholarship 3-year Doctoral Scholarship funded by Ngā Ngaru Wakapuke: Building Resiliece to future earthquake sequences in central New Zealand. $35,000 stipend plus a tuition fee waiver of up to $8,800 per annum for three years. The project will span February 2026-February 2029. | PG | centre-sustainability@otago.ac.nz |
| 16 Sep | On Farm Support Science Scholarships The On Farm Support Science Scholarships were launched in 2023 and are worth $5,000 each. To be eligible, applicants must be:
| UG | onfarmsupportscholarships@mpi.govt.nz |
| 20 Sep | Woodhouse Study Grants Up to five grants to secondary school students from Canterbury who intend to undertake a course in biological science at any of the three South Island universities (University of Otago, University of Canterbury, Lincoln University) | UG (Entrance) | hr@southpacificsera.co.nz |
| 21 Sep | Schwarzman Scholars A fully-funded, one-year master's degree and leadership program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Prospective Scholars are expected to demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional results in their field and outstanding leadership qualities. | PG | schwarzmanscholars.org/contact-us/ |
| 22 Sep | The Lisa Jardine History of Science Grant Scheme Designed to offer the opportunity for early career scholars to exploit history of science collections, including the Royal Society's own, in support of their research in the field of intellectual history. | PG+ | library@royalsociety.org |
| 25 Sep | Tūpuna Maunga Research Scholarship The scholarship is a $10,000 funding initiative available annually, to support students who wish to undertake research about the Tūpuna Maunga. | UG/PG | maungaevents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz |
| 26 Sep | Prize for Innovation in Global Security | UG/PG | info@gcsp.ch |
| 30 Sep | Canterbury Botanical Society Student Grants | PG | studentgrant@canterburybotanicalsociety.org.nz |
| 30 Sep | Coastal People: Southern Skies Scholarships CPSS Scholarships are intended to provide opportunities for students who have unique skill sets and who otherwise may not have the opportunity to receive funding assistance and students who have an excellent academic record. Scholarships and Fellowships are available for Māori and Pasifika applicants. |
PG+ Researchers | cpss@otago.ac.nz |
| 30 Sep | Creative BioMart Scholarship Program To further support their research and higher education in the biomedical and science fields, Creative BioMart is proud to announce the 2024 Scholarship Program, which will award $1,000 to an outstanding college student. | UG/PG | contact@creative-biomart.com |
| 30 Sep | He Manawā ā Whenua – Māori Freshwater Research Scholarship The NZFSS He Manawā ā Whenua scholarship is open to Māori students studying a Bachelor Honours Degree (or equivalent) or Master's Degree with a focus on freshwater ecosystems. | PG | info@freshwater.science.org.nz |
| 30 Sep | Impact Awards | Hana@inspiringstories.org.nz | |
| 30 Sep | NZFSS Scholarship in Freshwater Research This scholarship is to support postgraduate research to gain a deeper understanding of any aspect of freshwater environments in Aotearoa. Available to Master's and Honours candidates. | PG | info@freshwater.science.org.nz |
| 30 Sep | Polish Charitable & Educational Trust NZ Student Scholarships – Round 2 For students of Polish background towards the costs of their tertiary education in New Zealand. | UG/PG | admin@polcet.org.nz |
| 30 Sep | TTTM Charitable Trust Scholarship Applicants must be enrolled full-time or part-time in under-graduate or post-graduate science programs at one of the universities in New Zealand. Preference will be given to New Zealand citizens, but applicants without this status will also be considered. In recognition of the generous contribution made by the Scholarship donor Mr Ivan Richard Millet, the Trust will give preference in 2025 to applicants who have resided in Invercargill for a minimum of two years. In 2025, the Trust will offer up to two scholarships, each valued at $8,000. | UG/PG | Funding@PublicTrust.co.nz |
| 30 Sep | Zonta STEM Scholarship The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage a young woman who meets the scholarship criteria and demonstrates an ambition to continue her study in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. To encourage thisthe Zonta Club of Metropolitan Dunedin Inc, is awarding a post graduate scholarship of $2000 p.a, to be awarded to a female student who has completed a degree at the University of Otago or Otago Polytechnic and is wishing to undertake post graduate study, at the University of Otago or Otago Polytechnic. | PG | zontaadvocacydunedin@gmail.com |
October
| Closing date | Scholarship | Level | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Bings ScholarshipMaster's thesis students whose research is in the fields of medicine, veterinary science, agriculture, psychology, psychiatry or theology. | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz | |
| 1 Oct | The Prince of Wales Cambridge International ScholarshipProspective PhD students who wish to pursue their doctorate at Cambridge University. | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz | |
| 1 Oct | Edward and Isabel Kidson ScholarshipPostgraduate students in the field of meteorology or other science, who have shown high academic achievement in physics or a combination of physics and mathematics. | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz | |
| 1 Oct | Freyberg ScholarshipPostgraduate study in the area of National Security for study in New Zealand or another Asia-Pacific country, including USA and Canada. | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz | |
| 1 Oct | GCSB Tertiary Scholarship for women studying science, technology, engineering and mathematicsOpen to female second-year tertiary students and above (including Honours and Masters) intending to take a full-time course of study in computer science, cyber security, technology, mathematics, computer engineering, and data science. | UG/PG | scholarships@nzic.govt.nz | |
| 1 Oct | Henry Kelsey ScholarshipPhD and masters' students studying muscular dysfunction, including – but not limited to – the causes and treatment of muscular dysfunction. This scholarship award will be up to $15,000 per annum. The scholarship is available for up to two years of master's and three years of doctoral study. | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz | |
| 1 Oct | Neurological Foundation Doctoral Scholarships To provide personal support for students undertaking a PhD in basic or clinical neuroscience. | PG | research@neurological.org.nz | |
| 1 Oct | NZ Plant Protection Society Research ScholarshipStudents undertaking research in relevant disciplines (entomology, plant pathology, weed science, zoology, ecology, and plant protection sciences), on topics relating to control of pests, pathogens and/or weeds in primary production (pastoral and arable agriculture, horticulture, forestry) or the natural or human environments | PG | secretary@nzpps.org | |
| 1 Oct | OneChoice Futures Grant Open to students pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Medicine, Healthcare, Sports Science, Dentistry or Pharmacy. | UG/PG | grants@onechoice.co.nz | |
| 1 Oct | Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia Doctoral Scholarship – Round 2 Up to two scholarships each year to further the interests of the Society and to encourage doctoral students to engage with philosophical issues in education. | PG | scholarship@pesa.org.au | |
| 1 Oct | Sasakawa Young Leaders' Fellowship Fund (Sylff) Postgraduate Research Scholarship for New Zealanders Postgraduate students whose research lies within the broad fields of Humanities, Social Sciences, or interdisciplinary studies that incorporate Humanities and Social Sciences by focusing on complex, wicked problems (e.g., sustainability, poverty). | PG | sylff@massey.ac.nz | |
| 1 Oct | Spark Scholarship | UG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz | |
| 1 Oct | Te Papa Atawhai (Department of Conservation) Postgraduate Scholarships To support postgraduate research at a Masters level to help answer strategic and high priority questions around conservation related science in Aotearoa New Zealand. | PG | scholarships-cf@universitiesnz.ac.nz | |
| 6 Oct | Singapore Food Agency Postgraduate ScholarshipOpen to Singapore citizens pursuing a Masters or PhD qualification in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Food Science and Technologies, Food Safety, Future Foods, Pest Management, Microbiology, Sustainable Urban Food Production, or other related fields. | PG | https://brightsparks.com.sg/profile/sfa/getintouch.php | |
| 7 Oct | Zespri Horticultural ScholarshipsOpen to students who have completed at least one year of a degree, who are studying in a field that could benefit the kiwifruit industry. For example, degrees in science, management, marketing, nutrition or business will be considered. | UG | scholarships@zespri.com | |
| 9 Oct | Alexander & Gladys Shepherd Farming Scholarships Applications are welcomed from persons in the Taranaki Province who wish to become farmers or work in the rural sector on the land and are under the age of 21 years at the commencement of their studies. Scholarships are for the purpose of obtaining further education or training which would be useful to them in farming pursuits or the attainment of a university degree in agriculture. This round is for students up to the age of 21 already undertaking degrees or courses (i.e. are part way through their studies already). Students undertaking rural financial courses will be considered, providing they are also undertaking agriculture or horticultural studies. | UG | philanthropy@pgtrust.co.nz | |
| 11 Oct | TINZT Tourism Academic ScholarshipsOpen to students who are commencing their final year of tertiary study in a tourism related course. | UG | info@tia.org.nz | |
| 15 Oct | Motu Research in Te Whanganui-a-Tara offers a one-year $10,000 scholarship pool to university students of Māori descent who are working on (or are planning to work on) an Honours, Masters or PhD thesis. | PG | emma.williams@motu.org.nz | |
| 18 Oct | The Prime Minister's Science Prizes This Prize is for a transformative scientific discovery or achievement, which has had a significant economic, health, social, and/or environmental impact on New Zealand, or internationally. Individuals or teams are invited to enter for this Prize. | pmscienceprizes@royalsociety.org.nz | ||
| 19 Oct | Go Overseas Scholarships Various Scholarships for studying abroad | UG/PG | northamerica@enz.govt.nz | |
| 15 Oct | New Zealand Coastal Society Undergraduate AwardAvailable to undergraduates enrolled in a coastal themed paper who are studying coastal science, planning, engineering, ecology or management | UG | nzcoastalsociety@gmail.com | |
| 21 Oct | Milford Community Charitable Trust (PDF) Open to students from the Milford area, who were pupils, or whose parents or grandparents were pupils of Milford School. Open for all programmes. | UG | MilfordTrust@xtra.co.nz | |
| 25 Oct | Allan and Grace Kay Overseas Scholarship Supports New Zealand born residents for the purpose of pursuing a post graduate research course in Agriculture or Veterinary Sciences overseas. | PG | philanthropy@pgtrust.co.nz | |
| 22 Oct | AVOCO Tertiary ScholarshipOpen to undergraduates in their final year of study in areas of fruit production, plant protection, entomology, biosecurity, biochemistry, biological science, post-harvest fruit quality, new technologies with potential relavance to horticulture. | UG | danni@avoco.co.nz | |
| 28 Oct | The Capstone Editing Grant for Professional Thesis Editing Provides free thesis editing for one Master's student and one PhD student per year. Needs to be a thesis written for a postgraduate degree at an New Zealand or Australian university. | PG | scholarships@capstoneediting.com.au | |
| 30 Oct | Alfa Chemistry Scholarship Program To foster scientific education and research among young scholars, Alfa Chemistry has proudly announced the launch of the 2024 Scholarship Program that will award $1,000 to an outstanding college student. | UG/PG | support@alfa-chemistry.com | |
| 30 Oct | Eastland Generation Engineering Scholarship Eastland Generation is thrilled to announce the Eastland Generation $5,000 Scholarship for 2024, exclusively for aspiring engineering students. To be eligible, students must be enrolled as a tertiary student or a high school graduate preparing to start university in the upcoming academic year, pursuing a relevant engineering degree with a keen interest in the geothermal industry, and come from the Kawerau or Whakatane area. | Entrance | Rachelle.Andrews@eastland.nz | |
| 30 Oct | Ian Haynes Property Law Scholarship The Ian Haynes Memorial Property Law Scholarship is an annual award valued at $3,000, which can be renewed for up to four consecutive years, ultimately totaling $12,000 in financial assistance. This scholarship is open to second-year law students (first year at the time of application) who are passionate about property law and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in their legal studies. | UG | enquiries@collaw.ac.nz | |
| 31 Oct | BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program $1,000 for students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or other chemistry-related sciences. The scholarship is awarded based on:
| UG/PG | account@bocsci.com | |
| 31 Oct | June Opie FellowshipProvides financial assistance to citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand, Australia, Canada or who have a severe disability and who are planning to undertake postgraduate study. | PG | scholarships@auckland.ac.nz | |
| 31 Oct | New Zealand Seniors Aged Care Futures Grant Grant for a student enrolled full-time in an accredited New Zealand Tertiary Education Institution, studying for a certificate, diploma, degree or traineeship in any of the following areas: Aged Care Aged Care Nursing Dementia Care Disabilities Care Any other courses leading to similar careers as an aged carer | UG/PG | grants@nzseniors.co.nz | |
| 31 Oct | The Marion Cunningham Memorial Fund Grant Awarded to students engaging in research that is practicable and relevant to current wildlife concerns. | UG/PG | wildlife@vets.org.nz | |
| 31 Oct | Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust Tertiary ScholarshipsTertiary Scholarships are open to any LGBTQI+ high school student enrolling in a full-time undergraduate degree. | UG | trust@rainbownzcharitabletrust.org.nz | |
| 31 Oct | Rosemary Seymour AwardsFor women to promote radical social change through women's studies. One award is open to Māori women, and another open to all women. | UG/PG | jben005@gmail.com | |
| 31 Oct | Southern Hearing Charitable Trust (SHCT) Scholarship One scholarship to an individual with hearing impairment enrolling in full-time study or training, including vocational training. Priority will be given to cochlear implant recipients, but the scholarship is also open to those with permanent hearing impairment who use hearing aids. Applications will only be accepted from those residing in the catchment area of the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme. | UG/PG | tracey.enright@scip.co.nz | |
| 31 Oct | Transport Research Scholarship (Master's) - Waka Kotahi, NZ Transport Agency Established to support students undertaking postgraduate research focusing on transport and its role and impact on New Zealand society. | PG | scholarships-cf@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
November
| Closing date | Scholarship | Level | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | ESR-Climate Health Aotearoa Māori and Pacific Postgraduate Scholarship This scholarship is designed to help develop and apply skills in a postgraduate research programme that contributes understanding on oranga taiao/hauora tangata (healthy natural world/healthy people), with a focus on climate change and health. The scholarship will provide one year of postgraduate research funding for a full-time Māori and/or Indigenous Pacific student. | PG | climatehealthaotearoa@otago.ac.nz |
| 1 Nov | Frank Knox Memorial FellowshipOpen to students from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to conduct graduate study at Harvard University. | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 1 Nov | GHA (Chartered Accountants and Management Consultants) Scholarship Open to Māori students who are keen to enter the accounting profession and are committed to the Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CAANZ) pathway. In addition the criteria allows for applications from Māori students who are studying business with the intention of becoming Māori business professionals. Preference will be given to descendants of clients of GHA. | UG | emily@gha.co.nz |
| 1 Nov | Neurological Foundation Travel Grants To support recipients of eligible project, scholarship or fellowship funding from the Foundation to travel for conferences, meetings, and training. While New Zealand borders are closed due to COVID-19, only online conferences or courses or domestic travel can be applied for. | PG+ | research@neurological.org.nz |
| 1 Nov | RMLA Masters ScholarshipsOpen to Masters students from a range of disciplines (law, planning, engineering, geography, science, landscape architecture, urban planning and resource management), who focus their research theses or dissertations on topics related to the application of resource management in New Zealand. | PG | karol.helmink@rmla.org.nz |
| 2 Nov | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori and Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga - 'Kia Ita' Scholarship | PG | j.rangiwahia@auckland.ac.nz |
| 3 Nov | The scholarship is best suited to first & second year tertiary students who are:
What is on offer:
| Entrance/UG | nzrotoruaenquiries@deloitte.co.nz |
| 5 Nov | Chevening ScholarshipsFunding to pursue a one-year Master's degree in any subject at any UK university. | PG | http://www.chevening.org/contact-us |
| 6 Nov | Vanier Canada Graduate ScholarshipsFunding for the pursuit of a Doctoral degree at a Canadian Institution. | PG | vanier@cihr-irsc.gc.ca |
| 7 Nov | The Attitude Trust Communication ScholarshipTo support students living with a disability and studying in the field of Media or Digital fields. | UG/PG | terri@attitudeawards.org |
| 7 Nov | Edified Energiser Grants Awarded to individuals or groups with a compelling plan to improve education for their community. Open to people of any nationality (domestic and international) who are currently studying at, or have graduated in the last 5 years, from an Australian, New Zealand, UK, Canadian or Swedish Higher Education, Vocational or English Language institution. | UG/PG | https://www.edified.com.au/energiser-query |
| 7 Nov | Holstein Friesian NZ Scholarship The annual scholarship is open to students in any field, provided their area of study can be meaningfully connected to the dairy industry - whether through agriculture, science, business, finance, communications, or other relevant disciplines | UG/PG | cherilyn.watson@nzhfa.org.nz |
| 12 Nov | Transport Research Scholarships These scholarships support students undertaking postgraduate research focusing on transport and its role and impact on Aotearoa New Zealand society. | PG | scholarships-cf@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 13 Nov | Swiss Government Excellence ScholarshipsTwo scholarships to fund education in Switzerland: 1) Funding for the pursuit of a Master of Arts degree; and 2) Funding for the pursuit of a Doctoral degree. | PG | sgs@sbfi.admin.ch |
| 13 Nov | The Allan and Grace Kay Overseas Scholarship | PG | philanthropy@pgtrust.co.nz |
| 15 Nov | Amelia Earhart Fellowships for WomenOpen to women studying aerospace engineering or space sciences at PhD level. | PG | programs@zonta.org |
| 15 Nov | Ross FellowshipOpen to residents of Knox College. | PG | master@knoxcollege.ac.nz |
| 20 Nov | Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia Research GrantOpen to postgraduate research specifically relevant to the education or wellbeing of girls at single-sex schools in Australia and/or New Zealand. | PG + / Researchers | jan.richardson@agsa.org.au |
| 20 Nov | Bashford-Nicholls Scholarships(manged by Bishops Action Fund)Open to postgraduate and undergraduate students in the fields of agriculture or veterinary science, whose research will benefit Taranaki, or provide the recipient with future employment in Taranaki. | UG/ PG | https://www.baf.org.nz/contact/ |
| 20 Nov | VisaEnvoy Scholarship This scholarship is for students of all levels diploma and above, research and professional development courses at an Australian educational institution. Open to all students entitled to study in Australia | UG/PG | scholarship@visaenvoy.com |
| 22 Nov | Neuromuscular Research New Zealand Grants | PG | info@mda.org.nz |
| 24 Nov | 1000minds Scholarships (Decision-Making Scholarship and Conjoint Analysis Scholarship)Open to postgraduate students whose research focuses on decision making. | PG | https://www.1000minds.com/contact |
| 24 Nov | BRANZ Postgraduate Scholarships Open to Masters and PhD students - funds to assist students with outstanding academic credentials to undertake research in fields that are deemed to be of importance to the building and construction sector. Examples of current scholars' research topics include: low-carbon construction, sustainable building, home maintenance, environmental resilience and mental health and wellbeing. | PG | researchinvestment@branz.org.nz |
| 25 Nov | Goal Setter Awards - The Rotary Club of Port Nicholson Inc. Applicants should be in the Wellington / Kapiti areas, nearing completion of an undergraduate or post-graduate degree. Applicants should be able to show a history of goal-setting and achievement, show significant service to others while also overcoming personal obstacles. | UG/PG | nicolebarker883@gmail.com |
| 25 Nov | New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA)Open to postgraduate and undergraduate Indian students who wish to study at a New Zealand institution. Available for various programmes. | UG/PG | scholarships@enz.govt.nz |
| 26 Nov | Meat Industry ScholarshipOpen to undergraduate and postgraduate students whose study relates to the meat processing and export industry. Fields of study could include: Food Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, International Marketing, Product Design, Industrial Innovation, etc. | UG/PG | kaylene.larking@mia.co.nz |
| 27 Nov | Laura Bassi Scholarships Assistance to postgraduates (master's and doctoral) and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed, within their disciplines. Awarded in December, April, and August. | PG+ | scholarships@editing.press |
| 28 Nov | The Patrick Shannon Scholarship Open to Honours or Masters students working in mathematics, statistics, bioinformatics, science, animal breeding, genetics or machine/analytical learning that aligns with Livestock Improvement. | UG/PG | Kerri.Brown@lic.co.nz |
| 30 Nov | Clark Fletcher Memorial Citrus BursaryOpen to students who have a specific interest in the citrus industry, or whose research is likely to contribute to the citrus industry | PG | info@citrus.co.nz |
| 30 Nov | Hiwa-i-te-rangi Māori Health Leadership Scholarship Open to all Māori descendants,currently living in Aotearoa New Zealand who demonstrate their commitment to increasing Māori leadership within the health sector, show their passion for health equity and building a responsive health service for Māori and show their commitment and involvement in Te Ao Māori. | UG/PG | Hiwaiterangi@nzhealthgroup.com |
| 30 Nov | He Manawā ā Whenua Māori Freshwater Research Scholarship | UG/PG | info@freshwater.science.org.nz |
| 30 Nov | Mason Durie Pae Ora Scholarship Up to $20,000 available for tauira Māori wanting to study in the Mental Health, Allied Health and Addiction areas. | UG/PG | scholarships@terauora.com |
December
| Closing date | Scholarship | Level | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Goal Setter Awards - The Rotary Club of Port Nicholson Inc. Applicants should be in the Wellington / Kapiti areas, nearing completion of an undergraduate or post-graduate degree. Applicants should be able to show a history of goal-setting and achievement, show significant service to others while also overcoming personal obstacles. | UG/PG | janejpaterson@gmail.com |
| 1 Dec | Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Students who plan to pursue a PhD who are seeking an overseas experience in Hong Kong. The broad fields of study include Sciences, Health Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and Technology, Humanities, Social Science and Commerce / Business Studies. | PG | HKPF@ugc.edu.hk |
| 1 Dec | Horticulture Undergraduate Scholarships Every year HortNZ offers several scholarships to New Zealand students and trainees who have a special interest in the fruit or vegetable industry, and are undergoing significant industry training or education with a vocational provider. | UG | schols@hortnz.co.nz |
| 1 Dec | Kauri Museum Mervyn Sterling Scholarship Applicants should have a strong affiliation with the old Otamatea County area and should be studying or researching environmental conservation, ecology, natural heritage and Northland history (especially Otamatea County). | UG/PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 1 Dec | Open to past or present members of the armed forces, or their children, who are undertaking an agriculture course. | UG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 1 Dec | KiwiRail Group Undergraduate Scholarship Open to undergraduates that have a parent who is a permanent employee of KiwiRail. Applicants should be studying in an area that promotes KiwiRail's core values. For example, commerce, tourism, engineering. | UG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 1 Dec | Open to students who have completed at least one year of undergraduate study, and either be a member, or be the child or grandchild of a member of one of the following: Maritime Union of New Zealand Inc., and/or of the New Zealand Seafarers Union Inc., and/or of the New Zealand Seamen's Union Industrial Union of Workers, and/or of Waterfront Workers Union, and/or of the Waterside Workers Federation/Association. | UG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 1 Dec | New Zealand Sexual Health Society (NZSHS) Research Scholarship To encourage and support academically excellent (honours or masters degree) students to complete a research project on a sexual health related topic. | PG | secretary@nzshs.org |
| 1 Dec | Students of the Roman Catholic Faith who plan to attend medical school. | UG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 1 Dec | Scholarships to support Pacific students to pursue studies in Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. The scholarship covers tertiary tuition fees and compulsory course related fees. | UG/PG | pacificstem@mpp.govt.nz |
| 4 Dec | The Frank Sydenham Scholarships Scholarship opportunities for postgraduate students hailing from the Bay of Plenty undertaking postgraduate studies in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry | PG | |
| 7 Dec | The Gates Cambridge Scholarship for Life Sciences Research For Cambridge University MSc., MLitt, Or PhD applicants from New Zealand | PG | info@gatescambridge.org |
| 9 Dec | NZ Foreign Affairs & Trade Field Research Awards | PG | Research@mfat.govt.nz |
| 13 Dec | Phyllis Augusta Rolfes Scholarship Fund Funding to assist overseas study to obtain scientific knowledge for the purpose of advancing the standards of scientific knowledge in New Zealand. | UG/PG | lei.prince@publictrust.co.nz |
| 15 Dec | Graduate Women International – Hegg Hoffet Fund To assist graduate women who have been displaced as a result of war, political upheaval or other serious emergencies. | https://graduatewomen.org/contact-us/ | |
| 15 Dec | NZ Refugee Health Scholarships Each successful applicant will receive:
| UG/PG |
For scholarship enquiries: nzrefugeehealthscholarships@mbie.govt.nz For application process enquiries: scholarships-cf@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 15 Dec | Onion Industry Postgraduate Scholarship Provides funds to assist any suitable applicant involved in a research project that is likely to make a contribution to the NZ onion industry. Research topics of interest include: improvement in onion yields, quality and sustainable production, IPM, postharvest technologies, food safety, market access and development (particularly Asian markets); biosecurity, new products. | PG | Sally.Anderson@onionsnz.com |
| 16 Dec | Transport Research and Educational Trust Grants An award to support the attendance of a conference in Australasia to present the results of a thesis in a field of transport, logistics, or supply chain, plus the opportunity to make a presentation to a CILT event or meeting. | UG/PG | info@cilt.co.nz |
| 16 Dec | Yvonne A M Smith Charitable Trust Scholarship Open to women of all ages undertaking postgraduate studies in subject areas of political studies, economics, business and law. The scholarship can also be held in conjunction with other awards. | PG | yvonne.smith@fortunemanning.co.nz |
| 19 Dec | NASA Internships and NZ Space Agency Scholarships The NASA International Internship Programme is an opportunity for tertiary students from around the world to work collaboratively on research with a NASA mentor. The scholarship covers specified costs relating to an internship at NASA in California. | PG | https://www.mbie.govt.nz/science-and-technology/space/contact-us/ |
Various Closing Dates
| Closing dates | Scholarship | Level | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apply any time | ASPIRE Aotearoa The scholarships will provide supplementary funding to students who are awarded University of Otago PhD or Masters scholarships. The amount of the supplement is $15,000 per annum (or $7,500 for part-time students) for PhD students or $8500 over 1 year (or the equivalent pro-rata amount part-time) for Masters students. The supplement will provide an additional stipend and fund some research-related expenses. To be eligible, applicants will need to develop a research proposal (ASPIRE Aotearoa members will be able to assist with this work) that aligns broadly with ASPIRE Aotearoa’s aims and research interests. These include:
| PG | Andrew.waa@otago.ac.nz Richard.edwards@otago.ac.nz Janet.hoek@otago.ac.nz Janine.nip@otago.ac.nz |
| Apply any time | Heart Research Institute (HRI) Scholarships
| PG | careers@hri.org.au |
| Currently on hold due to Covid-19 | The Capstone Editing Conference Travel Grant for Postgraduate Research Students Assists one student per year to in covering the costs of attending a conference in relation to their degree. | PG | scholarships@capstoneediting.com.au |
| Currently on hold due to Covid-19 | Cora Wilding Memorial Award Up to two awards per year to motivate and inspire New Zealanders to pursue their goals and help their communities. Open to all New Zealand residents. Awardees also receive a one-year YHA membership. | national.secretary@yha.co.nz | |
| Currently on hold due to Covid-19 | New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) The New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) are jointly funded by New Zealand universities and Education New Zealand (ENZ). The NZEA features scholarships across seven New Zealand universities, offering an opportunity for Indian students to experience New Zealand excellence in various programme | UG/PG | |
| Currently on hold due to Covid-19 | The Otago Institute Postgraduate Travel Award | PG | contact@otago-institute.org |
| Not currently offered | Graduate Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Garden History Open to research students from any relevant discipline working on gardens in history, and enrolled at masters or doctoral level at a New Zealand tertiary institution. | PG | james.beattie@vuw.ac.nz |
| No current application date for 2022 | HASANZ Scholarships Established to encourage further education in workplace health and safety to help build the capability and capacity of New Zealand's professional health and safety workforce. | scholarships@hasanz.org.nz | |
| 15 Feb, 15 Aug | The Judith Clark Memorial Fellowships | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 15 Mar, 15 Sep | GoSkills Scholarship for Women | UG/PG | info@goskills.com |
| 15 Mar, 15 Jun, 15 Aug | New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women Otago Branch Travel Award | PG | |
| 30 Mar, 30 Sep | Prime Minister's Scholarships for Asia | UG/PG | scholarship@enz.govt.nz |
| 1 Apr, 1 Oct | Claude Mccarthy Fellowships | PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 1 May, 1 Oct | Neurological Foundation Chapman Research Fellowship | PG | douglas.ormrod@neurological.org.nz |
| 1 May, 1 Oct | Neurological Foundation of New Zealand Repatriation Fellowship | PG | douglas.ormrod@neurological.org.nz |
| Automatic consideration with application (Jan deadlines) | Clarendon - University of Oxford | PG | |
| Currently under review | Japanese Language Undergraduate Sasakawa Scholarship | UG | sasakawa@massey.ac.nz |
| Ongoing | Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Commonwealth PhD Scholarships | PG | University contact details |
| Ongoing | oDocs Eye Care Co-Funded PhD | PG | renohcj@odocs-tech.com |
| Varies | DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarships | UG/PG | daad@auckland.ac.nz |
| Varies | Dan David Prize and Scholarships | PG + | ddprize@tauex.tau.ac.il |
| Varies | East-West Center Scholarships | UG/PG | scholarships@eastwestcenter.org |
| Varies |
FWW Rhodes Scholarship The FWW Rhodes Scholarship is available to alumni of Auckland Grammar School to assist in undertaking postgraduate studies overseas. Arising from a 1955 bequest of Mrs Mabel Rhodes the scholarship is a memorial to her son and closely follows the pattern of education which she felt had been so avantageous to him. | PG | scholarships@ags.school.nz |
| Varies | Maurice Wilkins Centre PhD Scholarships | PG | maurice-wilkins-centre@auckland.ac.nz |
| Varies (Applications open 1 March 2020) | New Horizons for Women Trust Awards | Various | enquiries@newhorizonsforwomen.org.nz |
| Varies | New Zealand Ecohydraulics Trust Travel Award | PG | International.Applications@royalsociety.org.nz |
| Various awards and closing dates | Rural Women New Zealand Bursaries and Grants | UG/PG | enquiries@ruralwomen.org.nz |
| Varies | Silver Fern Farms National Youth Scholarships | UG | YouthScholarship@silverfernfarms.co.nz |
| Varies | Te Rau Ora Scholarships | UG/PG | scholarships@terauora.com |
| Varies | Women Techmakers Scholars Program | PG/UG | WTMScholars@google.com |
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