New Zealand Short Term Training Scholarships

Short Term Training Scholarships (STTS) are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand Government’s international aid and development programme. They are managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

STTS assist people in the work force to gain knowledge and skills that will help the development of their home country. They play an important and growing  role in addressing the human resource and development needs of developing countries.
Through STTS, individuals from selected developing countries can undertake training of up to one year in duration in New Zealand. A wide range of short-term vocational and/or skills courses or work attachments are offered.

Eligible countries
Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, East Timor 

Qualification types
Short Term Training Scholarships are available for the following qualifications:
Training Certificate (up to 12 months)
Work placement (up to 12 months)
Certificate (up to 12 months)
Diploma (up to level 6 of the NZQF (external link) and up to 12 months)
How to apply
Short Term Training Scholarships are available throughout the year. Please contact your relevant New Zealand High Commission via your country page to submit an application.

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