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New Zealand Development Scholarships

New Zealand Development Scholarships offer a chance for students from select countries to study in New Zealand and contribute to their home nation's growth.

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Sheriff Adeniyi

NGabroad Editorial Team

October 8, 2025·2 min read
New Zealand Development Scholarships

New Zealand Development Scholarships

Provider: New Zealand Development Scholarships

Deadline: 30 Apr 2016 (annual)

Level: Post graduate Student

Value: Tuition fees and other fees

Introduction to New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS)

New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) give individuals from selected developing countries a possibility to gain knowledge and expertise through study in certain subject matter which will help out with the development of their country. Awardees must return to their country for at least 2 yrs following the completion of their scholarship to use these new expertise and knowledge in government, civil society or non-public business organisations.

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet up with the following conditions

Must aspire to study at post graduate levelsAvailable to candidates from specific Latin American and African countries, and from Bhutan, Jordan, Nepal, Timor-Leste and Mongolia. NZDS are also available for undergraduate study to candidates from Timor Leste.

Application Instruction:

You are advised to read country specific application instruction on the website of the scholarship provider. For application through New Zealand embassy,click here to check the address of New Zealand embassy in Nigeria.

Scholarship Website (https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/scholarships/types-of-scholarships)

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