New Zealand Development Scholarship (NZDS) - Open Category
What is the New Zealand Development Scholarship (NZDS)?
The New Zealand Development Scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand Government’s overseas aid and development programme. They are managed by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).
The purpose of the scholarships is for candidates to gain knowledge and skills through post-graduate study in specific subject areas that will assist in the development of their home country. Awardees are required to return to their home country for at least two years after the completion of their scholarship to apply these new skills and knowledge in government, civil society, or private business organisations.
What does the NZDS at The University of Auckland scholarship cover?
Full tuition fees, return economy air travel, and establishment allowance upon arrival in New Zealand, medical insurance and provision for students to meet basic living costs.
Who is eligible?
Citizens, preferably with work experience and relevant tertiary qualifications from the following countries. (as at 05 Apil 2011)
Asia Region:
China (Chinese Ministry of Commerce nominees), East Timor, Mongolia, Nepal.
Latin America Region:
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
Added from 2012: Barbados, Colombia, Cuba, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela
Africa and the Middle East:
Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia.
Added from 2012: Botswana, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland
Note: Applicants living, studying or working outside their home country are not eligible for this scholarship.
What are the minimum academic and English language requirements to study at The University of Auckland?
The minimum academic requirements for entry into The University of Auckland postgraduate study is an equivalent to a 3 year NZ University bachelor degree with a B average or higher.
The minimum English language requirements for entry into The University of Auckland postgraduate study is IELTS (International English Language Testing System Certificate) with an overall score of 6.5 and no band less than 6.0 or a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper based 575 with a TWE of 4.5 or internet based (iBT) 90, writing 21.
Applicants from Bolivia, China, Ecuador, Honduras, Kenya, Mongolia, Nepal, Nicaragua, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia
NZDS applicants from the above countries must apply directly to The University of Auckland.
Step 1
Apply online at Student Services Online for admission to The University of Auckland as an International Student:
Visit Student Services Online
Step 2
Wait for up to four weeks for your University of Auckland admission application to be processed. If you are successful with postgraduate admission entry and have received an official Firm Offer into The University of Auckland you may proceed to step 3.
If you are unsuccessful you may not proceed to step 3.
Step 3
Complete the New Zealand Development Scholarships application form and send in with all required documents to:
The University of Auckland
International Office
Private Bag 92019
Auckland
New Zealand
It is important that you correctly fill out all relevant sections in the NZDS application form and include all documents listed. Incomplete NZDS applications can cause delays with your application and may also lead to the application missing the closure date. Applications with incomplete documentation will not be considered for a scholarship.
Closing date: Scholarship applications for study in 2012 are now closed. Applications for study in 2013 will close on 1 May 2012.
Step 4
Applicants will be notified on receipt of a completed NZDS-University of Auckland application. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by the end of October 2012.
Applicants from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Timor Leste, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay
NZDS applicants from the above countries must apply directly to the relevant New Zealand Embassy in their home country. For contact details, please visit New Zealand Aid Programme.
Scholarship applications for 2012 are now closed. Applications for 2013 close on 1 May 2012 for Africa, Asia and Latin America and 1 June 2012 for the Pacific.
