New Zealand offers NZ$260,000 scholarships for Indian students
New Zealand has announced a scholarship program worth NZ$260,000 aimed at Indian students. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon introduced these scholarships during an educational event at IIT Delhi. The program, part of the New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) 2025, will offer a total of 29 scholarships to students. Various universities in New Zealand are participating in this initiative. AUT University will provide 1 undergraduate and 2 postgraduate scholarships. Lincoln University has 1 undergraduate and 4 postgraduate scholarships available. Massey University will offer 2 scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Additionally, the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, and Victoria University of Wellington will also grant multiple scholarships across both levels. To qualify for these scholarships, candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold Indian citizenship. They should not be citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia. Applicants must reside in India at the time of application and fulfill requirements for a student visa. They will also need to secure an unconditional admission offer from a New Zealand university for an eligible course. The deadline to apply for these scholarships is April 30 at 11:59 pm (IST). The event also introduced the New Zealand Centre, a collaboration between New Zealand universities and IIT Delhi. A Virtual Internship Programme was announced, allowing 30 IIT Delhi students to intern remotely with New Zealand companies. This aims to provide students with valuable international work experiences. Prime Minister Luxon emphasized the strong education partnership between New Zealand and India. He stated that these initiatives are designed to equip students with skills for a connected world. Other collaborations were also highlighted, including a project focusing on climate change and several new agreements between universities and industry partners.