New Zealand Scholarships for Kenya

The government of New Zealand provides scholarships for students from Kenya to study in universities in New Zealand. Kenya as a Commonwealth country is eligible of New Zealand scholarships. Kenyan students can apply for scholarships. 

Qualification types

New Zealand Development Scholarships are available for the following qualifications:

• Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
• Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
• Masters Degree (1 – 2 years)

New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships are available for the following postgraduate qualifications:

• Masters Degree (1 – 2 years)
• PhD (3 – 4 years

Due date: July (Annually) 


English Language Training
As part of your scholarship, short term English language training (New Zealand based) may also be offered to enable candidates to meet English language proficiency conditions. Details will be provided to successful applicants. 

Eligibility

Candidates must meet all the scholarship eligibility criteria including:

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing your scholarship.
  
• Be a citizen of the country from which you are applying for a scholarship and have resided in that country for at least the last two years.
  
• Agree to return to your home country for a minimum of two years on completion of the scholarship.
  

1. Check if you’re eligible. 
   
2. If yes, decide the type of institution and qualification that is right for you. For more information about studying in New Zealand visit www.studyinnewzealand.com 
   
3. Apply for an Offer of Place (admission) at your preferred New Zealand institution. For most courses you will be able to apply online.  
   
4. Once you have a confirmed Offer of Place, download and complete all sections of the New Zealand Scholarship application form
   
5. Attach an up to date Curriculum Vitae 
   
6. Attach your IELTS or TOEFL certificate, if required (for more information or if you do not have a current IELTS or TOEFL certificate, please refer to FAQs) 
   
7. Write and attach your two 500 word essays (as per the requirements detailed on the application form) and, for masters research and PhD candidates, your research proposal. 
   
8. Obtain three references (as per the requirements detailed on the application form) 
   
9. Obtain certified copies of all required supporting documentation (as per the requirements detailed on the application form) 
   
10. Submit 2 copies of your completed application form, with all attachments and supporting documents (including an Offer of Place) by the deadline specified for the scholarship type you selected and send to the address noted at the top of this page to arrive by the deadline.
    

How to get Application Forms 

Simply write to the offices responsible for the scholarships on the contacts given below. You can also download application forms  on the official websites.  www.aid.govt.nz



Postal address:
ATTN: Scholarships
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Private Bag 18-901
Wellington 6160
New Zealand

Courier address:
ATTN: Scholarships
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
195 Lambton Quay
Wellington 6011
New Zealand



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