Citizens from eligible countries in the Pacific have two full scholarship options. You can choose to study in New Zealand or at a Pacific university
Option 1: Scholarships to study in New Zealand
In 2022, a smaller number of tertiary scholarships for study in New Zealand will be offered to school leavers* undertaking undergraduate study only.
*Please note: You are considered a Pacific school leaver if at the time of application for a scholarship you are:
- In your last year of secondary school; or
- Have finished secondary school in 2020 or 2021 and have since undertaken one or more of the following:
- a) in paid or unpaid/voluntary employment, and/or
- b) been enrolled in tertiary education or in a preparatory-level study programme for tertiary study. This preparatory-level programme may have been undertaken at a tertiary institution or another education facility.
Eligible Pacific countries:
Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Note: Cook Island scholars have their own scholarship managed by the Cook Islands Ministry of Education and funded by the New Zealand Government
Note: Tokelau scholars are currently only eligible to apply for Short Term Training Scholarships
Levels of study available:
In 2022, tertiary scholarships for study in New Zealand will be offered to Pacific school leavers undertaking undergraduate study only.
Expected start dates:
We aim for Pacific scholars selected in 2022 to enter New Zealand to commence study from Semester 1, 2023.
Option 2: Scholarships to study at a Pacific university
Eligible Pacific countries:
Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Levels of study available:
You can study these qualifications at one of four universities in Fiji, Papua New Guinea or Vanuatu:
- Undergraduate Degree (3-4 years)
- Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
- Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
- Master’s Degree (1-2 years)
- PhD (3.5 years)
Expected start dates:
We aim for Pacific scholars selected in 2022 to enter their Pacific study country to commence study from Semester 1, 2023.
We only accept applications from citizens from eligible countries
If your country is not on this page, you can research scholarships from other New Zealand organisations
NEXT: If you are from an eligible Pacific country, check if you meet all eligibility criteria for a New Zealand Scholarship
