**Introduction**

New Zealand offers scholarships to students from developing countries to pursue studies in New Zealand or Pacific universities. These scholarships cover undergraduate, postgraduate, and short-term training programs.

**Eligibility**

To be eligible, applicants must:

* Be a citizen of an eligible country (list provided below)
* Have lived in their home country for at least 2 years before applying
* Meet the academic and English language requirements of the chosen institution
* Have a clear plan for how their studies will benefit their home country
* Be between 18 and 39 years old (exceptions for Samoa and school leavers)
* Have relevant work experience for postgraduate applicants, except for school leavers and first-year undergraduates

**Eligible Countries**

Eligible African countries for degree scholarships:

* Algeria
* Angola
* Botswana
* Djibouti
* Eswatini
* Egypt
* Ethiopia
* Ghana
* Kenya
* Lesotho
* Malawi
* Mauritius
* Morocco
* Mozambique
* Namibia
* Nigeria
* Rwanda
* Senegal
* South Africa
* Tanzania
* Tunisia
* Uganda
* Zambia
* Zimbabwe

Eligible African countries for short-course scholarships:

* Algeria
* Angola
* Benin
* Burkina Faso
* Burundi
* Cameroon
* Cape Verde
* Central African Republic
* Chad
* Comoros
* Cote d’Ivoire
* Democratic Republic of Congo
* Djibouti
* Gabon
* Guinea
* Guinea Bissau
* Madagascar
* Mali
* Mauritania
* Morocco
* Mozambique
* Niger
* Republic of the Congo
* Sao Tome and Principe
* Senegal
* Togo
* Tunisia

**Scholarship Benefits**

Scholarships cover:

* Tuition fees
* Living expenses
* Travel costs (to and from New Zealand)
* Airport reception and accommodation
* Insurance
* Research and thesis allowances (for certain degrees)
* Establishment allowance
* Fieldwork travel (if applicable)

**Application Process**

Interested applicants from eligible African countries can apply online.

**Opening and Deadline**

The scholarship application portal will open on February 1, 2025, and the deadline for applications is February 29, 2024.