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 July 2021 by Professor Rachel Spronken-Smith (former 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 |
| 20 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 |
| 30 Jan | Ngā Mātarae and Turirangi Te Kani Memorial Scholarships (Port of Tauranga Limited) Two scholarships offered to those with tribal affiliation to Tauranga Moana iwi (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Pūkenga). |
property@port-tauranga.co.nz | |
| 31 Jan | Coastal Restoration Trust Post-graduate Study Award To provide funds to assist with an individual’s post-graduate level research to improve knowledge in the field of coastal restoration. |
PG | info@coastalrestorationtrust.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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 20 Mar | Industry Trainee Scholarships - HortNZ 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 |
| 24 Mar | Antarctica New Zealand Postgraduate Research Scholarship Programme - Expression of interest due: Register your intention to apply by Friday 24 March 2023 Applications and references are due by 5pm, Monday 10 April 2023. Supports researchers focussing on Antarctic and Southern Ocean systems. Sir Robin Irvine Doctoral Scholarship and NZ Post Antarctic Scholarship (master's or doctoral). |
PG | E.Robinson@antarcticanz.govt.nz |
| 24 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 |
| 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 |
| 2 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 |
| 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 |
| 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/ |
| 15 April | Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Developed to encourage more women to pursue education and careers in business. 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. Applicants are sourced annually from Otago University and Otago Polytechnic. Further details may be found at Zonta International or requested from the Chair of the Advocacy Committee at metropolitandunedin@zonta.org.nz. |
metropolitandunedin@zonta.org.nz | |
| 30 Apr | BCG (Boston Consulting Group) Scholarships (Applications open March 2023 - closing date to be confirmed) Three scholarships offered to penultimate year undergraduate AUS/NZ students: Women's Scholarship, Indigenous Scholarship and General Scholarship. |
UG | katergaris.mary@bcg.com / luu.kim@bcg.com |
| 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 |
| 7 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 |
| 11 May (2023 date TBC) |
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 |
| 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:
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UG/PG | foundation@nzif.org.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 |
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 (2023 date tbc) | 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 | 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 |
| 30 Jun | 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 |
| 30 Jun | 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 |
July
| Closing date | Scholarship | Level | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 20 Aug | 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. |
PG+ | grants@leukaemia.org.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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | Impact Awards | Hana@inspiringstories.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 |
October
| Closing date | Scholarship | Level | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Bings Scholarship Master’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 Scholarship Prospective PhD students who wish to pursue their doctorate at Cambridge University. |
PG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 1 Oct | Edward and Isabel Kidson Scholarship Postgraduate 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 Scholarship Postgraduate 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 mathematics Open 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 Scholarship PhD students studying muscular dysfunction, including the causes and treatment of muscular dysfunction. |
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 Scholarship Students 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 | 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 Scholarship Open 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 |
| 9 Oct | Zespri Horticultural Scholarships Open 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 |
| 11 Oct | TINZT Tourism Academic Scholarships Open to students who are commencing their final year of tertiary study in a tourism related course. |
UG | info@tia.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 Award Available 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 |
| 22 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 Scholarship Open 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 |
| 31 Oct | June Opie Fellowship Provides 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 | 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 |
| 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 Scholarships Tertiary 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 Awards For 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 |
| 31 Oct | Webjet Student Grant Open to undergraduate students in their final year of study towards a degree in Commerce/Business, Computer Science, Design & Animation, or IT Development. |
UG | jobs@webjet.com.au |
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November
| Closing date | Scholarship | Level | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship Open 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 Scholarships Open 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 |
| 5 Nov | Chevening Scholarships Funding 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 Scholarships Funding for the pursuit of a Doctoral degree at a Canadian Institution. |
PG | vanier@cihr-irsc.gc.ca |
| 7 Nov | The Attitude Trust Communication Scholarship To 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 |
| 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 Scholarships Two 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 Women Open to women studying aerospace engineering or space sciences at PhD level. |
PG | programs@zonta.org |
| 15 Nov | Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC) Research Grants & Summer Studentship Grants | grants@leukaemia.org.nz | |
| 15 Nov | Ross Fellowship Open to residents of Knox College. |
PG | master@knoxcollege.ac.nz |
| 15 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 | kbrown@lic.co.nz |
| 20 Nov | Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia Research Grant Open 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 30 Nov | Clark Fletcher Memorial Citrus Bursary Open 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 |
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 | 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 | Kitchener Scholarship 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 | Maritime Union Scholarship 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 | Meat Industry Scholarship Open 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 | Paul.Goldstone@mia.co.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 | Sullivan Scholarship Students of the Roman Catholic Faith who plan to attend medical school. |
UG | scholarships@universitiesnz.ac.nz |
| 1 Dec | Toloa Tertiary Scholarships 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 | |
| 6 Dec | Dillion Scholarship & Bay Trust Bruce Cronin Scholarship The Dillon Scholarship provides financial assistance to people who have significant disabilities, who have geographical ties to Bay of Plenty and who will be undertaking tertiary education. Applications should be made in the year prior to the year of study. The Bay Trust Bruce Cronin Scholarship provides support for a Masters or Doctoral student with geographical ties to the Bay of Plenty Region carrying out research in mathematics, science or information technology that will benefit the Bay Area |
UG/PG | info@baytrust.org.nz |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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/ |
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