The Nepali
students have viewed New Zealand as their dream study destination because of
its quality education system, international degree, secure lifestyle and
generous work opportunities after graduation. The New Zealand government and
universities provide a great variety of scholarships in order to assist
international students financially. Here is a guide to the 10 best scholarships
in New Zealand, on how to follow them in a way that is easy to understand and
in a human-friendly manner.
1.
Manaaki New Zealand Government
Scholarships (Fully Funded)
It is the
most competitive and honorable scholarship provided by the New Zealand
government. It is completely sponsored and it takes a lot of students who are
mainly students of the developing nations such as Nepal. The scholarship
assists undergraduate and graduate studies that ensure national growth through
areas like education, agriculture, public health, engineering, and climate
change.
The
scholarship includes full tuition, round trip international air-fares, living
allowance, accommodation allowance, medical insurance and set up expenses. Upon
graduation, scholars are supposed to be sent back to Nepal and use their skills
in developing the country. The process is very competitive and it is done on
the basis of academic merit, leadership potential and dedication to community
development.
2.
New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA)
The NZEA is
an initiative between Education New Zealand and the involved universities.
These scholarships are half-tuition scholarships that are aimed at recruiting
the best international students. Nepali students are also allowed to study
undergraduate and postgraduate courses in different fields such as business,
IT, hospitality and engineering.
Although not
fully funded, NZEA scholarships drastically trim the tuition fees and they
usually come together with other university-based scholarships. They are
particularly common among students that do not pass the rigorous requirements
of the fully funded government scholarships.
3.
University of Auckland Excellence in
International Student Scholarship
This
scholarship is offered by the highly ranked university of New Zealand and it is
awarded to the best international students who exhibit excellent performance in
their studies. It offers up to NZD 10,000 in terms of tuition fees of
undergraduate and post-graduate degrees.
It is one of
the most competitive scholarships which can be appreciated by students who want
to pursue careers in research, business, engineering, medicine and technology.
The criteria used in selection are academic excellence and leadership skills.
4.
Otago International Excellence
Scholarships
The University
of Otago provides various scholarships to international students particularly
those pursuing undergraduate courses. These scholarships normally involve
significant advance of tuition fees and are given in the basis of academic
merit.
Otago is
also known especially in health sciences, psychology and humanities. The
scholarships assist students to cope with the expenses during their study at
one of the most research-oriented institutions of New Zealand.
5.
Victoria University of Wellington
International Scholarships
Victoria
University has various scholarships that are meant to attract high performing
international students particularly in the master and doctoral levels. These
scholarships usually pay off a portion of tuition fees and in few instances;
living expenses.
The
university is also renowned in law, public policy, international relations, and
creative industries, which is why it would be a great choice among those
students who may want to pursue a career in the world of governance and diplomacy.
6.
Lincoln University International
Scholarships
Lincoln
University deals with the fields of agriculture, environmental sciences,
sustainability, and agribusiness. Its scholarships to the international
students offer tuition fee discount to students as they pursue relevant
programs.
To Nepali
students that have an interest in agriculture-based development and
environmental studies, Lincoln University scholarships provide the financial
aid as well as practical and industry-oriented education.
7.
AUT Excellence International
Scholarships
The Auckland
University of Technology (AUT) provides scholarships to those who are
academically meritorious international students of both undergraduate and post
graduate courses. Such scholarships normally finance a portion of the tuition
and are given on the basis of academic performance and promise.
Applied
learning of information technology, engineering, business, design and health
sciences has made AUT a good career choice to students who are career oriented.
8.
University of Waikato International
Scholarships
The
University of Waikato offers international scholarship of up to NZD 10,000 to
students joining either undergraduate or postgraduate courses. Such
scholarships are merit and are automatically taken into consideration on most
occasions when one applies.
Waikato is
known as the provider of management studies, computing, education, and
environmental planning, which provides students with a balanced academic and
lifestyle experience.
9.
University of Canterbury UC International
First Year Scholarship
The
scholarship assists international students who join the University of
Canterbury. It provides tuition fee subsidies to undergraduate programs on a
partial basis depending on academic performance.
Engineering,
science and technology-oriented courses are particularly high in the university
and South Asian students prefer studying there.
10. Commonwealth
Scholarships in New Zealand
These
scholarships can be taken by students of the Commonwealth countries such as
Nepal and largely fund masters and PhD studies. They usually fund it to the
full or offer substantial support in terms of funds.
Commonwealth
scholarships are also disciplined based on areas that are in tandem with the
global and national development objectives, including public health, education,
climate resilience, and governance. After graduation, the graduates are
supposed to play a role in development in their countries.
Final Advice for Applicants:
The students
are advised to start preparing their scholarship at least 6-12 months before,
have good academic records, and create effective and sincere Statements of
Purpose. Always use the official university or government websites and do not
use unofficial agents.
