Study at overseas institutions

Important Note:
The below list is not curated on a regular basis and closing dates / values may alter each year. Be sure to contact the external organisation directly for any questions.

Asia

Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Internship 

Hong Kong 

Aimed at practising lawyers and law students who are interested in international dispute resolution and international arbitration. 

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Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 

Malaysia 

Provides opportunities for international students to study at selected Malaysian universities, with a range of programs and courses available across various disciplines. 

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Asia-Pacific (incl Canada & USA)

Freyberg Scholarship (New Zealand Defence Scholarships) 

Asia-Pacific (incl Canada & USA) 

To encourage graduate study into areas relevant to national security. Study should be undertaken at a recognised institution in New Zealand or an Asia-Pacific country, including Canada and the United States. 

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John A.E. Britton Scholarship 

Australia 

To provide funds for individuals to undertake research at a New Zealand or Australian university in mental health. 

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New Zealand SAGE Award 

New Mexico 

The Summer of Applied Geophysical Experience (SAGE), is a unique ‘hands-on' geophysical educational programme held over a two-week period in June/July in New Mexico.  It aims to enhance the experience and knowledge of students of geophysics in an intense course of geophysical exploration and research that goes beyond the classroom. There are online classroom activities to complete both before and after the on-site two-week camp.  

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Fulbright New Zealand 

United States of America 

Fulbright New Zealand offers a range of exchange awards for New Zealanders and Americans wanting to study, research, teach or present their work in each other’s country.  

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Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships at Harvard University 

United States of America 

For students from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to conduct graduate study at Harvard University 

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The Rebecca L Lynch Scholarship 

United States of America 

For high-achieving female students currently enrolled in Year 1 or 2 in a New Zealand university to support study abroad at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, USA.  

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Common Wealth

Shirtcliffe Fellowship 

Commonwealth 

For graduates of a New Zealand University to pursue doctoral study at a university in New Zealand or other Commonwealth countries. 

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Europe

DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst German Academic Exchange Service 

Germany 

DAAD provides support for study in Germany, including graduate scholarships, research grants, winter courses, study visits, and extension studies for artists. 

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NL Scholarship 

Netherlands 

The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands. 

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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 

Switzerland 

Aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or PhD and at foreign artists holding a bachelor’s degree 

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Cambridge International Scholarship 

United Kingdom 

For New Zealand students wanting to study at Cambridge University at undergraduate or postgraduate level.   

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Chevening in New Zealand 

United Kingdom 

Study in the UK on a full-funded Chevening Scholarship.  

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FMB Reynolds Scholarship in Law to Oxford 

United Kingdom 

To assist New Zealand law graduates, whose application has been accepted, to study Law at the University of Oxford.  

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LB Wood Scholarship 

United Kingdom 

To enable New Zealand university graduates to study in any discipline at a university or institution of university rank in the UK 

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The Rhodes Scholarship 

United Kingdom 

Provides opportunity to join study at the University of Oxford. 

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Woolf Fisher Scholarship 

United Kingdom 

To enable students of outstanding academic ability to undertake their doctoral studies at the University of Cambridge. 

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South America

Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia and Latin America 

Asia and Latin America 

The scholarships cover tuition fees for offshore institutions (not NZ fees), flights, and a contribution towards internship fees, living, accommodation, visa and insurance costs. 

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Education New Zealand  

Unspecified 

Education New Zealand manages scholarships for New Zealand students studying abroad and international students studying in New Zealand. 

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Gordon Watson Scholarship 

Unspecified 

To enable New Zealanders to study international relationships or social and economic conditions at a university overseas and Masters or PhD level. 

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Graduate Women of New Zealand Fellowships 

Unspecified 

Fellowships for women to do doctoral study at a tertiary institution in New Zealand or overseas. 

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Kiwi Music Scholarship 

Unspecified 

To assist outstanding New Zealand musical performers or conductors to continue their musical development either in New Zealand or overseas. 

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The Edward & Isabel Kidson Scholarship 

Unspecified 

Graduates of a New Zealand university of good character with ability in physics or a combination of physics and mathematics, to undertake postgraduate study in meteorology or some other branch of science.  

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