Scholarship
New Zealand Development Scholarships
These scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid Program to enable students from developing countries to pursue postgraduate studies. The program aims to build capacity and support sustainable development in the recipient's home country.
About this scholarship
New Zealand Development Scholarships is offered by New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) at master level. The award is valued at Full tuition, living allowance, and travel costs, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, living allowance, and travel costs. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Nationality requirements apply: Nepal.
Eligibility
International students from eligible countries including Nepal who meet academic and English language requirements.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Nationality requirements
Nepal
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)
- Award
- Full tuition, living allowance, and travel costs
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-28