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Find masters scholarships for international students to study in New Zealand 2026-2027.
The family of Alison Morton, a Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) graduate who completed a BSc (Hons) in Ecology, has established this scholarship in her memory. The scholarship incorporates a contribution from the estate of Alison's grandparents, Grace and Reg Riddick. The purpose of th
Published: 28 Sep 2026 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
The University of Otago International Research Master's Scholarship provides funding to support international Master's students studying at the University of Otago.
Published: 10 Jul 2026 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Deadline: Not Specified
Qualifying international students will be awarded with a scholarship of NZ$7,000 to NZ$15,000 towards the overall cost of their study in one of the taught master’s programmes.
Published: 31 Mar 2026 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: NZ$7,000 - NZ$15,000 Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
2026 will be the first year offering the Masters of Space Science and Practice degree. To mark the start of this new post-graduate qualification, the School of Chemical & Physical Sciences offer a group of scholarships for the inaugural cohort.
Published: 16 Feb 2026 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: $2,500 Deadline: 20 Feb 2026
This scholarship has been established in memory of Rachael Westergaard, a student at Victoria University of Wellington from 2009 to 2012. The scholarship is to encourage students into the field of Geophysics, an area which Rachael was very passionate about. To recognise Rachael's dual citizenshi
Published: 29 Oct 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: Fully funded Deadline: 01 Nov 2025
This scholarship was established in 1997 from a bequest from the estate of Arnold Woodford Izard. The scholarship is offered to students enrolled in a Master's by thesis degree in any faculty at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, with the exception of the Faculty of Huma
Published: 22 Oct 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: $2,000 Deadline: 31 Oct 2025
This scholarship was established in 1988 by Graduate Women Wellington and is offered to encourage postgraduate study by Women at masters by thesis level at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington.
Published: 20 Oct 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: $5,000 Deadline: 31 Oct 2025
The late Dame Cheryll Sotheran was a founding CEO of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Te Papa), which celebrated its 25th Anniversary in February 2023. Te Papa has established two scholarships to honour both Dame Cheryll Sotheran, and her co-leader, Cliff Whiting the Kaihaut?. These scholars
Published: 08 Oct 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: $6,000. Deadline: 18 Oct 2025
The late Cliff Whiting was a founding Kaihaut? of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Te Papa), which celebrated its 25th Anniversary in February 2023. Te Papa has established two scholarship to honour both Cliff Whiting, and his co-leader, Dame Cheryll Sotheran. These scholarships mark their l
Published: 08 Oct 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 18 Oct 2025
The University of Otago International Research Master's Scholarship provides funding to support international Master's students studying at the University of Otago.
Published: 06 Oct 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: NZ$35,000 Deadline: 01 Nov 2025
The Scholarship may be held by domestic or international Research Master's students undergoing research and data collection in the Otago region in the following fields: agriculture, pastoral, forestry, fishing, transport, communications, mining, energy, construction, scientific development and n
Published: 06 Oct 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: NZ $3,000 Deadline: Not Specified
The family of Alison Morton, a Victoria University of Wellington graduate who completed a BSc (Hons) in Ecology, has established this scholarship in her memory. The scholarship incorporates a contribution from the estate of Alison's grandparents, Grace and Reg Riddick. The purpose of this sch
Published: 25 Sep 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: $4,000 Deadline: 01 Oct 2025
The University of Otago International Research Master's Scholarship provides funding to support international Master's students studying at the University of Otago.
Published: 15 Sep 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: NZ$35,000 Deadline: 01 Nov 2025
Victoria University of Wellington is offering Ahunuku Maori Summer Research Scholarships to M?ori students over the summer trimester. This programme provides university students of M?ori descent with an opportunity to enhance their skills and gain valuable experience within the earth sciences field,
Published: 15 Sep 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: $8,000 Deadline: 22 Sep 2025
The Scholarships were established in 2016 and are financed by the Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences. The main purpose of the Scholarship is to support international students to develop leadership capabilities for the health sector and further their careers in health management, health care qu
Published: 14 Jul 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: $15,000 Deadline: Not Specified
This scholarship supports students for study towards a research master’s degree at Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
Published: 07 Jul 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 15 Oct 2025
This scholarship supports students of high academic achievement who have a significant disability, for study towards a master’s degree at Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
Published: 07 Jul 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: $14,000 Deadline: Not Specified
Transparency New Zealand have established this scholarship in the name of their former Chair of their Board, Dame Suzanne Snively, to support a student undertaking research related to transparency integrity, accountability or anti-corruption in relation to governance. The scholarship is intended
Published: 30 Jun 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: $2,000 Deadline: 01 Jul 2025
This scholarship was established in 2021 by Kate Sheppard Chambers to encourage students at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington to pursue study relating to women and the law. Kate Sheppard Chambers (www.katesheppardchambers.co.nz) is a network of women barristers located
Published: 23 Jun 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: $1,500 Deadline: 20 Jun 2025
Applications are now open for the University of Auckland Mark Barrow Education and Social Practice Scholarship 2025. A $5,000 Scholarship for a domestic or international student undertaking masters level research in the Faculty of Arts and Education related to social or educational inequality.
Published: 16 Jun 2025 Type: Masters Study in: New Zealand Value: $5,000 Deadline: 16 Jul 2025
