New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

Last updated: 18 Feb 2016

NewZealand Government
PhD Degree

Deadline: 15 July 2016
Study in: New Zealand
Course starts 2016/2017

Brief description: The NZIDRS, funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand, offers scholarships for international students to start PhD study at a New Zealand university.

Host Institution(s): New Zealand Universities:

Ø  University of Waikato.

Ø  University ofCanterbury.

Ø  AUT University.

Ø  Lincoln University.

Ø  Massey University.

Ø  University of Auckland.

Ø  University of Otago.

Ø Victoria University ofWellington.

Level/Field(s) of study: PhD Degree Programme in any regulation presented by participating Universities in New Zealand.

Number of Scholarships: Not specified.

Target group: International students who are not citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia.

Scholarship value/duration: The NZIDRS covers the following for a TOTAL of three years: university tuition fees and related student levies, an annual living earnings of NZ$25,000 (tax-free), and medical insurance coverage up to NZ$600 per annum.

Eligibility: You should meet ALL five eligibility criteria. These criteria are non-exchangeable.

1. You have to hold at least grade equivalent to a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale OR an A to A+ average in your most recent or highest post graduate tertiary qualification.
2. You must have a confirmed, non-restricted offer of place for a (direct-start) PhD programme at a New Zealand university.
3. If you have commenced your PhD studies in New Zealand, your begining date must be after 1 July 2015.
4. You ought to conduct your PhD study in New Zealand (not from a distance)
5. You must not hold citizenship or PR status in New Zealand or Australia.

Application instructions:  In order to submit an application for the NZIDRS, you must have already received a non-conditional offer of place for PhD study at a New Zealand university.  You should download and fill up the NZIDRS 2016 application form and submit it together with the essential documents to Education New Zealand before 15 July 2016.

IMPORTANT NOTE: APPLY for the NZIDRS ONLY if you meet ALL eligibility criteria, if you can submit ALL required documents by the closing date, or  if your projected research clearly aligns with the selection criteria.

It is essential to read the NZIDRS Terms and Conditions and browse the authorized website (link found below) to download the application form and for complete information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website: http://www.enz.govt.nz/how-we-work/scholarships/nzidrs