Country New Zealand
Level undergraduate, masters, phd, postdoc, short-course
Organization New Zealand Government
Field Science, Engineering, Medical, Arts, Law, Economics, Management, Social Sciences, Technology, Environmental
Funding fully funded Overview
The High Commission of New Zealand offers various scholarships for international students, including Ethiopian citizens, to pursue Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and Postdoctoral degrees, as well as short-term training. These opportunities are provided by the New Zealand Government and various New Zealand universities. New Zealand boasts an excellent education system with internationally accredited qualifications and offers opportunities for post-study work permits.
Coverage
Many of the New Zealand Government Scholarships (Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships) are fully funded, covering full tertiary study costs. Some university-specific scholarships may offer partial funding, for example, up to $10,000 towards tuition fees. The duration for Master's programs is typically 2 years, and for PhD programs, 3 years, with an overall scholarship duration mentioned as up to 4 years.
Eligibility
These scholarships are open to international students, particularly eligible citizens from developing countries. Ethiopian students, as citizens of a developing country in Africa, are generally eligible for the broader government scholarships. Specific short-term training scholarships, such as the English Language Training for Officials (NZELTO), target government officials from eligible African and Asian countries (though Ethiopia is not explicitly listed for NZELTO, the general government scholarships are broader). All programs are conducted in English.
Requirements
Specific academic and document requirements vary by scholarship program and host institution. Applicants will generally need an admission letter from a New Zealand institution as part of the visa and scholarship process. English proficiency is required, though some scholarships may not strictly require IELTS.
How to apply
Application processes vary significantly depending on the specific scholarship (government or university-specific). For the general New Zealand Government (Manaaki) Scholarships, detailed application instructions, including eligibility criteria and deadlines, are available on the official New Zealand Scholarships website. For specific university scholarships (e.g., University of Auckland, Otago, Waikato, Lincoln, Canterbury), applicants should visit the respective university websites for application details. Some specialized programs, like NZELTO, involve a nomination process through the New Zealand Embassy or High Commission in the applicant's country, rather than direct application.
Notes
New Zealand has eight universities, all highly ranked globally. Fields of study are diverse, including Science and Engineering, Medical, Arts, Law, Economics, Management, Social Sciences, Technology, and Environmental studies. International students may apply for work permits in New Zealand after completing their studies.
