About this Scholarship
The New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) is a unique scholarship scheme designed exclusively for Indian students. They are a joint initiative of Education New Zealand and New Zealand's eight universities which are among the best in the world. As per the QS World Rankings 2025, all of them rank within the top 2% of universities worldwide.
What It Covers
The New Zealand Excellence Awards 2025 feature an overall package of NZ$ 260,000 offering eligible Indian students an opportunity to study at world-class New Zealand universities and experience a warm welcoming multicultural society.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be at least 18 years at the time of application.
- Hold current citizenship of India (and not be a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand or Australia).
- Must meet Immigration New Zealand's requirements for a student visa.
- Applicant should be residing in India at the time of application.
- Hold an unconditional offer for the one of the NZEA eligible courses.