New Zealand-ASEAN Scholar Awards for Postgraduate Study

The New Zealand-ASEAN Scholar Awards pay for postgraduate study in New Zealand. They are for international students from Southeast Asian countries who plan to return home and contribute to development there. The award is funded through NZAID.

• Host: Participating New Zealand Institutions
• Study destination: New Zealand
• Level: Postgraduate Certificate (6 months), Postgraduate Diploma (1 year), Masters Degree (1 to 2 years), or PhD (3 to 4 years)
• Target group: Brunei Darrusalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
• Deadline: 30 April 2016 for most countries; 1 July 2016 for Brunei and Singapore
• Coverage: Full tuition fees, living allowance, establishment allowance, insurance, travel, and research support

Participating New Zealand Institutions

You can apply for a Postgraduate Certificate (6 months), a Postgraduate Diploma (1 year), a Masters Degree (1 to 2 years), or a PhD (3 to 4 years). Brunei and Singapore applicants may only apply for PhD study.

Your subject should relate to your country's development needs. Examples include renewable energy, agriculture, fisheries, disaster risk management, natural resource management, health, and education. Find out the preferred subjects for your country.

Brunei Darrusalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam

The scholarship covers full tuition fees. It also provides a living allowance paid every two weeks, an establishment allowance, medical and travel insurance, and travel between your home country and New Zealand at the start and end of your scholarship. Some eligible scholars receive home leave or reunion travel. You also get pastoral and academic support at your institution, and help with research and thesis costs for most postgraduate research students.

To qualify for a New Zealand Scholarship, you must meet these conditions:

• Be at least 18 years old when your scholarship starts.

• Be a citizen of the country where you apply and have lived there for at least the last two years.

• Agree to go back to your home country for at least two years after you finish the scholarship.

For full eligibility details check the eligibility criteria page.

Application processes and timelines can vary depending on the country. For specific information about the application process and timelines, please see the scholarship information page for your home country found at the official website. For most countries, deadline for online applications is 30 April 2016. If applicable, deadline for paper applications is 15 April 2016. For Brunei and Singapore, only PhD Scholarships are available and the deadline is 1 July 2016.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

This award suits students from the listed Southeast Asian countries who want to pursue postgraduate study in New Zealand and then return home to work on development issues. It is a good fit if your subject connects to your country's needs, such as renewable energy, agriculture, health, or education.

You should be ready to meet the age, citizenship, residency, and return-home conditions. If you are from Brunei or Singapore, note that only PhD study is supported.

• Who can apply for the New Zealand-ASEAN Scholar Awards? Citizens of Brunei Darrusalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam who meet the eligibility conditions.
• What does the scholarship cover? Full tuition fees, a living allowance paid fortnightly, an establishment allowance, medical and travel insurance, travel to and from New Zealand, and support with research and thesis costs for most postgraduate research students.
• What is the deadline? For most countries, the online application deadline is 30 April 2016. Paper applications, if applicable, are due 15 April 2016. For Brunei and Singapore, the deadline is 1 July 2016.
• Can I study any subject? Preferred fields relate to your country's development needs, such as renewable energy, agriculture, fisheries, disaster risk management, natural resource management, health, and education. Check the preferred subjects for your country.
• Do I have to return home after my studies? Yes, you must agree to return to your home country for at least two years after completing the scholarship.
• How do I apply? The process varies by country. See the scholarship information page for your home country on the official website and follow the instructions there.

• Read the official guidelines for your home country carefully before you start, because processes and deadlines differ.
• Gather your documents early, including proof of citizenship, residency, and academic records.
• Check whether you need to apply online or on paper, and note the different deadlines for each.
• Make sure your proposed study field matches your country's development priorities.
• Confirm you meet the age, residency, and return-home conditions before you apply.