Scholarships for Higher Studies in New Zealand

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Scholarships for Higher
Studies in New Zealand

Given the soaring cost of education in the global market, it is
understood that most international student prefer to study in
own land rather than studying in a foreign country.
Educational institutions have introduced many scholarships to
cater to the financial needs of the students who are also
academically outstanding. A brief account of the scholarships
for international students in New Zealand is given in this
article.

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New Zealand Excellence Awards
• The Education New Zealand and New Zealand Universities have
come forward to fund education fees for international students,
especially, Indians, on the name of scholarships.
• Not all but only those students who possess the passion to
study, have untapped potential and satisfy the eligibility criteria
may apply for the scholarship.
• Students should fill out the scholarship form separately as early
as possible because of the availability of limited seats.

New Zealand Excellence Awards
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Of all the participating universities, eight universities offer this scholarship which are-
1. The University of Auckland
2. University of Otago and
3. Victoria University of Wellington
4. University of Canterbury
5. The University of Waikato
6. Massey University
7. Lincoln University
8. AUT University
An amount of NZ 5,000 and NZ 10,000 is sanctioned to post-graduate and undergraduate
scholars.
A lot of other scholarships are offered by the New Zealand government and
philanthropists to students at an undergraduate, postgraduate and research level.

Before you Apply
- Preparations beforehand is the quality of a wise individual, isn’t it? It is best
that students first go through all the scholarship schemes that are provided by
national and state government and the government of host country, that is, where
you’re going to continue your further studies.
- First things first, surf through the internet or ask overseas education
consultants about the name of scholarships, eligibility criteria and the documents
required.
- Secondly, check if you can apply for other scholarships parallelly to save your
time. Only thing to keep in mind is to not mix the application forms. List out all
the scholarships and their deadlines to avoid last-minute confusion.

While Applying
- The early bird catches the worm! Begin your abroad studies journey backed
up with thorough research and applying to the scholarships at the earliest.
- Fill out your personal information, academic details carefully and do not miss
to highlight your achievements.
- Submit all the documents that are asked for along with other certifications to
prove that you’re fit for the scholarship.

For example, the documents required to be submitted while applying for New Zealand
Excellence Awards are-
• Proof that you’ve received Offer of Place in a higher educational institution of New
Zealand.
• A document that holds valid for your nationality or proves your citizenship such as
Aadhaar card or passport.
• A resume or portfolio that explains your academic or work experience and a lot
about yourself.
• All the academic transcripts in the English language like the SSC, HSC, degree, mark
sheets and other certifications you have taken till date.
• In addition to it, names and email-Ids of the referee must be submitted who can be
approached by the institution people later for enquiries.
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Remember to certify the academic documents from authorized
personnel. It proves that the certificates and mark sheets are original
and not forged.
After all the process is completed, take a quick look at your application
for mistakes, if any. Once it is all good to go from your end, submit it
and wait patiently for the revert.
Scholarships for International Students in New Zealand - add to your
career as it displays your diligence and sincerity towards your
academics. It also catches eyeball of the employers and make you stand
out of the crowd.

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For any queries related to what and how to study in New Zealand,
please contact or visit an authorized overseas education consultant.
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