Financial
support opportunities for African students are not as common in New Zealand
compared to countries like UK. However there are scholarship programmes
students from Africa can partake in. Prospective students who want to study for
Masters or PhD in New Zealand can take advantage of few scholarship programmes
offered in this country.
Application
Deadline: 15th March 2017
Eligible
Countries:
·
Africa: Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius,
Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa,
Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.
·
Caribbean: Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia, St
Vincent and the Grenadines.
·
Asia (Other): Bangladesh, India, Malaysia,
Pakistan, Sri Lanka
·
Pacific: Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa,
Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
To
be taken at (country): New Zealand
About
the Award: The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is an
international programme under which member governments offer scholarships and
fellowships to citizens of other Commonwealth countries. The CSFP was
established at the first Commonwealth education conference in 1959 and is
reviewed by education ministers at their triennial meetings – the only
scholarship scheme in the world to receive such high-level recognition.
Type:
·
Master’s
·
PhD
Eligibility: Applicants must
meet the following conditions to be eligible for a New Zealand Scholarship:
·
Be a member of a Commonwealth country
·
Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing your
scholarship.
·
Be able to satisfy Immigration requirements for international student
entry to New Zealand or the country in which you will undertake your
scholarship (i.e. medical checks, police clearances/character checks, etc.)
·
Be academically and linguistically able to obtain an Offer of Place for
the proposed programme of study from the tertiary institute where you will
undertake your scholarship.
·
Not have been previously terminated from a New Zealand Government
Scholarship
·
Seek a qualification that will contribute to the sustainable development
of your home country
·
Commit to return to your country for a minimum of 2 years at the end of
your scholarship.
Number
of Awardees: Not specified
Value
of Scholarship: New Zealand has first-rate education institutions that offer
world-recognised qualifications. Successful applicants will have access to
excellent academic knowledge in quality facilities. The scholarships include
financial support for tuition, living costs while in New Zealand, and airfares.
The partners of students are eligible for a work visa that allows them to live
and work in New Zealand for the duration of their partner’s study.
Duration
of Scholarship: New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships are available for the following
postgraduate qualifications:
·
Master’s Degree (1 – 2 years)
·
PhD (up to 3.5 years)
How
to Apply: You may only apply using the New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship
Application form as a hard copy. Please note that applicants are unable
to apply online. You must submit your application to your local
Nominating Agency.
Please be sure to read the Application section carefully before
submitting an application.
Award
Provider: New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid
Programme and managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).
Important
Notes: only applications studying within your country priority sectors will be
considered.