Commonwealth Scholarship scheme in New Zealand is administered by both the New Zealand Vice-Chancellors' Committee (NZVCC)and the New Zealand Agency for International Development (NZAID).

The NZVCC administers the Commonwealth Scholarships for applicants from developed countries (Canada and the United Kingdom). Awards to citizens of Canada and the United Kingdom are supported by the participating universities.

NZAID administers Commonwealth Scholarships for applicants from developing countries. A list of eligible countries can be found on the NZAID website. Funding for the scholarships to developing countries is provided by NZAID, the New Zealand government's international aid and development agency.

Scholarships for all applicants are available for either Masters or doctoral level study. In the case of Masters study, awards may be tenable for up to two years, with a possibility of a three month extension. In the case of doctoral study, the maximum length is four years. Approximately 10-20 new awards are made each year. Awards are tenable at any of the following universities:

Awards are tenable in all disciplines, but candidates supported by NZAID should be working on topics of relevance to the development of their home country. In addition, selection committees seek to obtain a gender balance and geographical spread of countries represented.

More information about the awards, including details on how to apply, are available here

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