New Zealand Scholarships for Chinese Students 

Students from China enjoy some of the worlds best scholarships. One of this scholarships is the New Zealand Government Scholarship. This scholarship is available for students from the Republic of China to study in any institutions in New Zealand. 

The information provided here details the New Zealand scholarships for Chinese student.

Type of Scholarship for Chinese Student in New Zealand

• New Zealand Development Scholarship

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Qualification Type
New Zealand Development Scholarships are available for the following qualifications:

• Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
• Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
• Masters Degree (1 – 2 years)
• PhD (3 – 4 years)

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.

Other Scholarships for China

Eligibility
Candidates from China must be public sector employees.

Candidates must also meet all the standard 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.
  

Due Date
Mid May Annually 

How to Apply

1. Check to see that you are  eligible. 
   
2. If yes, decide the type of institution and qualification that is right for you. 
   
3. Download and complete all sections of the New Zealand Scholarship application form on the website (http://www.aid.govt.nz/)
4. Contact the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, Department of International Trade and Economic Affairs for details of the application process in your region.
   

Li Di (Alicia), Research Officer/Interpreter
New Zealand Embassy, Beijing.
3 Sanlitun Dongsan Jie| Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600
tel: +86 10 8531 2700
fax: +86 10 6532 3424 
Alicia.Li@mft.net.nz
www.nzembassy.com/china

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce
Department of International Trade and Economic Affairs
http://www.mofcom.gov.cn/
Tel: +8610 8509 3122
Fax: +8610 6519 7211