August 27, 2024
All That You Need to Know About the Scholarship Options Made Available by New Zealand Excellence Awards in 2024!
by Antony Thejewel

The official QS World Rankings 2024 list many New Zealand universities as among the best in the world. Students from around the world often rank the nation as an amazing destination for studying abroad. The degrees and certificates given by New Zealand are highly respected and recognised internationally.
In addition to offering great amenities and environment, New Zealand offers a number of benefits to international students that facilitate their academic pursuits and post-graduation employment. Some of which are, simple entrance criteria, extensive and excellent learning and teaching standards, internship and job experience chances, three-year post-study visas, and many more.
The New Zealand Excellence Awards make it considerably easier for you to study in your desired institution in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Excellence Awards are an initiative of Education New Zealand (Manapou ki te Ao), a government body that works with eight of the country's best institutions to promote the interests of overseas students. The programme, which is only open to Indian students, provides 29 students with remarkable scholarships to help with their living and study costs in New Zealand.
These scholarships are available to students wishing to enrol in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programmes at eight of New Zealand's leading universities—all of which are among the top three in the world.
In this blog, we have listed the eight New Zealand universities that provide the course.
AUT University
One of the biggest institutions in New Zealand, AUT is rated second overall and has over 250 courses and research opportunities for students. Its postgraduate department is also rapidly expanding. The AUT university is well-known for its internationally relevant technological programmes.
Three scholarships will be awarded.
- 1 Undergraduate scholarships of NZ$ 20,000
- 2 Postgraduate scholarships of NZ$ 10,000
Lincoln University
International students at Lincoln University have access to a wide range of graduate, postgraduate, and research programmes. Lincoln University is well-known for its speciality academic programmes in business, environmental management, horticulture, winemaking and grape growing, agriculture, tourism, sport and leisure, and landscape architecture.
Number of scholarships available: 2
- 2 Undergraduate scholarships of NZ$ 20,000 each
Massey University
Massey University, which is ranked in the top 3% of institutions worldwide, strives to educate students holistically and produce future leaders of the industry. They also claim to provide complete study and research opportunities. They are well-known and ranked #1 in New Zealand for their courses in areas including agriculture, veterinary sciences, food technology, business administration, finance, and communications, in addition to their varied curriculum and course offerings.
No. of Scholarships offered: 4
- 2 Undergraduate grants of NZ$ 10,000
- 2 Postgraduate scholarships NZ$ 10,000 each
The University of Auckland
The institution of Auckland, the biggest and best-ranked institution in New Zealand, is renowned for its extensive and superb teaching strategies in addition to its degrees being accepted across the world. In addition, University of Auckland alumni are regarded to have more career options both domestically and abroad. While selecting your education programme, you may also browse some of their top-ranked disciplines, Accounting & Finance. Anthropology, Archaeology, Education, Engineering - Civil & Structural, English Language & Literature, Geography, Linguistics, Nursing, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Psychology, Sports-related Subject.
No. of Scholarships: 4
- 2 Undergraduate scholarships of NZ$ 10,000 each
- 2 Postgraduate scholarships of NZ$ 10,000 each
The University of Waikato
The University of Waikato, one of the top universities in New Zealand, draws top-notch students from 80 countries with its promise of a unique and fulfilling experience. The university has collaborations with foreign institutions in the fields of teaching, research, and mobility.
No. of Scholarships offered: 4
- 4 Undergraduate/Postgraduate scholarships of NZ$ 10,000 each
University of Canterbury
One of the oldest and most recognised institutions in New Zealand, the University of Canterbury is noted for its exceptional teaching facilities, courses of learning and research opportunities.
No. of Scholarships: 4
- 2 Undergraduate scholarships of NZ$ 10,000 each
- 2 Postgraduate scholarships of NZ$ 10,000 each
University of Otago
The University of Otago holds the distinction of being the nation's oldest and most highly respected university. The institution is becoming more and more global, with connections to Asia, Europe, and America as well as a strong feeling of community.
No. of Scholarships offered: 4
- 2 Undergraduate scholarships of NZ$ 10,000 each
- 2 Postgraduate scholarships of NZ$ 10,000 each
Victoria University of Wellington
Established in 1897, The Victoria University of Wellington is acknowledged and ranked for its high-quality research and sustainable learning techniques and provides several departments of study under the leadership of skilled teachers.
No. of Scholarships offered: 4
- 2 Undergraduate scholarships of NZ$ 10,000 each
- 2 Postgraduate scholarships of NZ$ 10,000 each
Conclusion
Hope this blog has given you a fair idea about the scholarship opportunities in New Zealand. For more assistance or concerns, you can contact us at MWT Education Consultancy.

Written by
Antony Thejewel
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