Top Scholarships in New Zealand for Pakistani Students 2021

For international students from all around the world, New Zealand provides an excellent learning experience. New Zealand has an excellent education system, as evidenced by the fact that the majority of New Zealand's higher educational institutes are included in the QS World University Rankings each year.

New Zealand invests in high-achieving students so that they may use their knowledge and talents to make a difference in the world. To further assist talented and aspiring students, New Zealand offers a variety of scholarships that provide financial assistance to worthy international students, allowing them to continue their studies without having to worry about educational expenses.

Top 5 Scholarships in New Zealand for Pakistani Students 2021

1. ADB Scholarships at University of Auckland

The ABD Scholarships at University of Auckland are offered to highly aspiring students of the ABD countries, ABD stands for Asia Development Bank, and includes Pakistan as its regional member. This opportunity is provided to those international students who want to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields. The host institute for this scholarship programme in New Zealand is University of Auckland.

Student’s tuition fee, ticket expenditures, basic living and health expenditures are covered through this scholarship. The degree programmes at University of Auckland which are covered by this scholarship are as following,

• Master of Public Health

• Master of Science (Environmental Science)

• Master of Arts (Development Studies)

• Master of International Business

• Masters Programmes in Engineering

In order to apply for this scholarship you must be a member of the ABD member country, must have successfully completed your Bachelor’s degree from your home country, have a full-time professional work experience at the time of application, must have sufficient oral and written English language skills, and be less than 35 years of age. You can apply for the scholarship only after you have gained admission to an eligible postgraduate programme listed above and received an Official Offer of Place from the University of Auckland.

2. Tongarewa Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington

Tongarewa scholarships are available at Victoria University of Wellington for international students from all over the world. This scholarship programme is offered to those inernational students who are about to commence their first year of an undergraduate/degree Bachelor's or who are enrolled in a Master's degree at Victoria University of Wellington.

The scholarships range from NZ$5,000 to NZ$10,000 and is a partial fee-based scholarship that will be paid towards your tuition fees for 1 year of study. In order to apply for this scholarship you must have good English speaking skills and must have received an acceptance letter from the university. Those who will receive this scholarship are expected to act as Ambassadors for Victoria University of Wellington.

3. Lincoln University International Taught Master Merit Scholarships

Lincoln University International Taught Master Merit Scholarships are offered to those international students who are enrolled in a Master’s degree programme at Lincoln University, New Zealand. This scholarship is provided to bright students who have shown great academic performance.

Through this scholarship programme NZ$10,000 are provided for these Master’s prorammes,

• Master of Business – Global Management and Marketing

• Master of Business – Finance

• Master of Professional Accounting (CPA)

• Master of Sports and Recreation Management

• Master of Tourism Management

• Master of International Rural Development.

and NZ$7,000 are provided for the following  Master’s degree programme.

• Master of Applied Computing

• Master of Pest Management

• Master of Precision Agriculture

• Master of Science in Food Innovation

• Master of Environment Management & Policy

• Master of Management in Agribusiness

• Master of Management in Agricultural System

• Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience.

 In order to apply for this scholarship you must have completed your Bachelor’s with at least a GPA of a B+ average.

4. Sir Neil Isaac Scholarship in Environmental Science at the University of Canterbury

This scholarship is offered to those international students who wish to study a Master’s or PhD degree at University of Canterbury, in order to apply for the Sir Neil Isaac Scholarship in Environmental Science. School of Earth and Environment at University of Canterbury is the host institute for this scholarship programme.

Through this scholarship $20,000 is provided annually for a period of 2 to 3 years. In order to be eligible for this scholarship you must be enrolled in Master’s or PhD degree programme at University of Canterbury.

The applicant must undertake research on the environment which involves a proper research and study on environmental problems and environmental conservation. Your academic achievements, character, and capacity to do research will all be taken into account.

5. UC International First Year Undergraduate Scholarships

University of Canterbury offers the UC international scholarships to those students who will be commencing an undergraduate programme at the university. This scholarship is offered to top achieving international students. Up to 25 scholarships are offered every year to Eligible Bachelor’s students at the University of Canterbury.

This scholarship is offered to students from any countries but if you are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand you will offered this scholarship programme. An amount of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 is offered for duration of one year. In order to apply for the UC International First Year Undergraduate Scholarships, you must have a University Entrance-level qualification that permits entry into the University of Canterbury undergraduate degree programme.