These are the scholarships at postgraduate level currently administered by Universities NZ.
Before starting an application intending applicants should make sure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria and are familiar with the area of study and the objectives of the scholarship.
Applications usually open four months before the closing date.
In using the Universities NZ online application system to apply for a scholarship, applicants are confirming that they have read, understood and accept University NZ’s Privacy Notice and Scholarships Appeals Policy.
Scholarships:
Auckland Council Research Scholarship in Urban Economics
To support and encourage postgraduate research into urban economics that has relevance to local government in New Zealand, and to Auckland in particular.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 October
Applications close: 1 February
Auckland Medical Aid Trust Scholarship
This scholarship is currently under assessment. The trustees have advised that it will not be offered in 2020 for studies in 2021. When further information is available this website will be updated.
BayTrust Bruce Cronin Scholarship
Relevant to the Bay of Plenty area. Postgraduate study at masters or doctoral level in Mathematics, Science or Information Technology.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 October
Applications close: 1 February
Bing’s Scholarship
Medicine, veterinary science, agriculture, psychology, psychiatry or theology study at Masters level.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 June
Applications close: 1 October
The Claude McCarthy Fellowships
There are two application rounds each year. Please refer to the regulations. Only Fellowships in Category A are open for application.
Apply online
Applications close: April and October – check the online application system for exact dates.
Commonwealth Scholarships to New Zealand for Applicants from Canada and the United Kingdom.
Under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) a number of doctoral scholarships are being offered by New Zealand.
The New Zealand CSFP Committee is pleased to offer eight awards – one funded by and to be taken up at each of the eight universities in New Zealand:
- the University of Auckland
- Auckland University of Technology
- the University of Waikato
- Massey University
- Victoria University of Wellington
- the University of Canterbury
- Lincoln University
- the University of Otago
This programe is not offered in 2020.
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarships
Full details of the scope, application process, and application deadlines are available on the DAAD website
The Dick & Mary Earle Scholarship in Technology
Innovation and product development and/or bioprocess technology.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 May
Applications close: 1 September
The Edward & Isabel Kidson Scholarship
Physics or a combination of physics and mathematics, or meteorology; or some other branch of science.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 June
Applications close: 1 October
Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships at Harvard University
Any discipline – Harvard University only.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 July
Applications close: 1 November
FMB Reynolds Scholarship in Law to Oxford
Law at the University of Oxford only.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 November
Applications close: 28 February
Freyberg Scholarship (New Zealand Defence Scholarships)
Areas relevant to national security in the widest sense of that term.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 June
Applications close: 1 October
Gordon Watson Scholarship
To study international relationships or social and economic conditions at a university overseas.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 December
Applications close: 1 April
The Henry Kelsey Research Scholarship
Muscular function, including the causes and treatment of muscular dysfunction.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 June
Applications close: 1 October
The Judith Clark Memorial Fellowships
To assist recent music graduates undertake a special short term project that will have long term benefits for their future careers as musicians.
There is more information about the Judith Clark Memorial Fund here.
This scholarship is not being offered in 2020. It will re-open for applications in 2021.
Apply online
Round One
Applications open: 15 April
Applications close: 15 August
Round Two
Applications open: 15 October
Applications close: 15 February (the following year)
Kia Ora Foundation Patricia Pratt Music Scholarship
Classical music performance including vocal or instrumental performance or conducting.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 November
Applications close: 1 March
Kiwi Music Scholarship
Classical instrumental performance (including vocal performance) or conducting.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 November
Applications close: 1 March
LB Wood Scholarship
For study at a university in the UK in any discipline.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 December
Applications close: 1 April
New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Scholarship
Postgraduate research in Law that encompasses the wider objectives of the NZ Law Foundation and that will protect and promote the interests of the public in relation to legal matters in New Zealand.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 November
Applications close: 1 March
Prince of Wales’ Cambridge International Scholarship
A doctoral degree in any discipline at Cambridge University.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 June
Applications close: 1 October
Pukehou Poutū
Agricultural or silvicultural sciences.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 June
Applications close: 1 October
Rhodes Scholarships for New Zealand
Applications for the Rhodes Scholarships for 2021 will open on 1 June 2020.
Applications must be made using the online application system which is here.
Applications will close on Thursday 1 August 2020.
Shirtcliffe Fellowship
A doctoral degree in any discipline.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 December
Applications close: 1 April
Tertiary Education Union (TEU) Crozier Scholarship
This scholarship is being reviewed by the TEU and is currently not open for applications. When further information is available this website will be updated.
William Georgetti Scholarship
A field important to the social, cultural or economic development of New Zealand.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 October
Applications close: 1 February
Woolf Fisher Scholarship
Three or four years postgraduate research at Cambridge University leading to a doctoral degree or equivalent. Refer to the regulations.
This scholarship is not being offered in 2020. It will re-open for applications in 2021.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 April
Applications close: 1 August