Prime Minister's Scholarship Programmes
The prestigious Prime Minister's Scholarships Programmes for Asia and Latin America are funded, transformative and impactful.
2025-26 Group Programmes
Good News! Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao has awarded the University of Auckland funding for three programmes for the 2025-26 round:
PMSA - Semester Exchange at OP Jindal Law School in Delhi, India
Semester 2, 2026
As part of this programme, students from University of Auckland’s law programme (pursuing the LLB or LLB Honours degrees) can participate in a semester exchange programme at OP Jindal Global University (JGU) in Delhi, India. The Jindal Global Law School is ranked Number 1 in India for five years in a row and is the only law school in India among the Global Top 100 law schools by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. The PMSA exchange partnership will add to each of these points: UoA students at JGU will serve as positive ambassadors and eager learners of law in India and of Indian ways of life. The exchange will improve the understanding of students of Indian and Asian culture and business practices in the legal context, with many such students likely to become the leaders of tomorrow. The programme is scheduled to run in Semester 2 of 2026.
Interested students can join a mailing list for more information. When programme details are posted online, studemts will receive an update.
Deadline to Apply: To Be Determined
PMSA - Sustainable Development, Social Entrepreneurship
& Innovation in collaboration with IIT Delhi and the New Zealand Centre in Delhi, India
January 10 - February 22, 2026
All 8 universities in New Zealand have partnered with IIT Delhi and the New Zealand Centre in Delhi, India to offer the Sustainable Development, Social Entrepreneurship, and Innovation programme.
The programme will include partnering with Indian peers at IIT Delhi, the prestigious host of the New Zealand Centre. Beginning and ending their journey in Delhi, students will engage in intensive experiential learning—participating in lectures, expert-led workshops, collaborative lab sessions, and peer exchanges. Students will also travel to IIT Madras (Chennai) and IIT Bombay (Mumbai), further broadening engagement and offering exposure to India’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems. At each IIT, visits to startup incubators and R&D parks will allow students and faculty to directly experience best practices in innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer, enhancing their capacity to implement these learnings within New Zealand institutions.
Students can learn more and apply for this programme through
the NZ Centre at IIT Delhi website.
Upcoming Information Sessions for this PMSA only (Zoom-based):
Wednesday, August 20, 7PM NZT
Thursday, August 28, 7PM NZT
Register for an information session here.
Deadline to Apply: September 12, 2025
PMSLA - Spanish Language and Cultural Immersion at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile in Santiago, Chile
January 05 - 30, 2026
Students participating in this programme will expand their understanding
of effective business engagement strategies in Latin America with Pontificia
Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile), a top university in the region. UC
Chile is one of Latin America's most recognised educational institutions
and has a no.1 QS ranking in Chile. It adheres to rigorous academic
standards and adopts international best practices from top universities around the world.
The Apacheta programme, a four-week Spanish language and
cultural immersion experience, will help improve New Zealanders' understanding of Latin American business practice and culture by integrating Spanish language training (40 direct teaching hours) with sessions on pitching proposals in the Latin American context, cultural diversity and student leadership. In addition. the programme will include ten seminars about conducting business in Latin America, ranging from building networks in the Latin American region, learning of entrepreneurship/innovation in the region and international trade considerations to conflict management, and mediation practices. Students will enhance their Spanish language skills and fluency, while learning from local history, culture and business practices that have shaped trade and international engagements.
Students can learn more and apply for this programme through
the programme page in the Via portal programme page.
Deadline to Apply: August 31, 2025
Programme Benefits and Inclusions
The scholarship covers programme fees and/or tuition fees for offshore
institutions (not NZ fees), flights (economy), accommodation, visas, insurance, and a contribution towards living costs.
The Prime Minister's Scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao to support New Zealanders on learning experiences in Asia and Latin America.
A Prime Minister's Scholarship is an opportunity to grow yourself and see the world through a new lens. It can also enable you to:
- Learn a new language, or improve existing skills
- Become a global citizen
- Develop intercultural competencies
- Grow your network and connections overseas
- Discover new cultures
- Enhance your employability
Future Scholarships
As of May 2025, Education New Zealand announced the discontinuation of the Prime Minister's Scholarship Programme beyond the current 2025-26 round. There will not be an Individual Scholarships round for the 2025-26 year. The three group programmes noted above will be the final opportunity for students to participate in a Prime Minister's Scholarship Group Programme. For more information, please visit ENZ's site.
Programme Impact
This has been an experience which has truly changed my perspective and outlooks on all kinds of elements of my life, an incredible foundation for making forever friends and lifetime connections. These connections unite universities and their student clubs across oceans, and promote ongoing collaboration... I’m deeply thankful and appreciative to have such an opportunity.