Scholarship
New Zealand Pacific Scholarships (NZPS)
These scholarships are available for undergraduate and postgraduate students from Tonga to study in New Zealand. They are offered in alignment with Tonga's development priority areas.
About this scholarship
New Zealand Pacific Scholarships (NZPS) is offered by New Zealand Government for study in Tonga at bachelor, master, phd, diploma and certificate level. The award is valued at Full scholarship covering tuition and living 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 scholarship covering tuition and living 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 bachelor, master, phd, diploma and certificate level. Eligible study areas include Economic development, Education and Governance. Nationality requirements apply: Tonga.
Eligibility
Must be a citizen of Tonga and meet the academic requirements for the chosen level of study.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-05-31. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master, phd, diploma and certificate
Fields of study
Economic development, Education and Governance
Nationality requirements
Tonga
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- New Zealand Government
- Country
- Tonga
- Award
- Full scholarship covering tuition and living costs.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master, phd, diploma and certificate
- Fields of study
- Economic development, Education and Governance
- Nationality
- Tonga
- Deadline
- 2026-05-31
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-31
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-31
