Destinations with the most universities
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18 PhD Scholarships for international students scholarships are open to students heading to New Zealand — 3 of them fully funded and the next deadline is 4 November 2026 (University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship).
18 scholarships · fully funded first
closing soonOpen Polytechnic — Hiranga scholarships provide fees-free study (up to 120 credits) to support learners with a solid record of academic achievement, effort, and community contribution.
Open Polytechnic — A scholarship for disability support providers and their staff wishing to complete the Graduate Diploma in Disability Sector Leadership.
Lincoln University
Lincoln University
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology — Up to $5,000 (including GST if payable) towards course fees in the first year of study.
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology — $1,000 School Leaver Award for outstanding students.
Lincoln University — We offer many scholarships to international students, to help grow their opportunities and potential.
University of Otago
Victoria University of Wellington
University of Auckland
University of Waikato
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Victoria University of Wellington
University of Waikato
University of Waikato
in New Zealand
Scholarships at other levels
3 of the 18 awards are fully funded; the rest are partial. Most of these awards come from Lincoln University (6) and University of Waikato (3). The next closing date is 4 November 2026, for University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship.
Yes — 3 of them, including Hiranga Scholarships, New Zealand Aid Program for International Students and University of Waikato PhD Scholarship.
University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship closes on 4 November 2026.
We list 18. Each card shows the award type, level, eligibility and deadline.
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