Scholarships · New Zealand
33 currently-tracked awards for Sri Lankan students applying to New Zealand. We monitor new scholarship cycles weekly — bring your profile to an office visit and a counsellor will tell you what else is realistic beyond this list.
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Tracked, vetted, and open to Sri Lankan applicants. Eligibility varies — ask a counsellor at your office visit before assuming you don't qualify.
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Eligibility
1+ year full-time work experience, Sri Lankan citizen, commits to return for 2 years post-study.
University of Auckland
Eligibility
International PhD applicants with strong research-Master's background and a confirmed Auckland supervisor.
University of Auckland
Eligibility
International undergraduate applicants to the University of Auckland — merit-based, separate application required.
Auckland University of Technology
Eligibility
Outstanding applicants to an AUT PhD with a supervisor and research proposal agreed. Open to international candidates; New Zealand charges international PhD students domestic tuition rates.
University of Otago
Eligibility
Strong honours/Master's record, offer for an eligible Otago postgraduate research programme, top-decile academic standing.
University of Canterbury (UC), Christchurch
Eligibility
Strong PhD applicants to the University of Canterbury. International (domestic-rate) tuition for PhD students; Sri Lankans eligible.
University of Otago
Eligibility
High-achieving international and domestic applicants admitted to a PhD at the University of Otago; merit-based, awarded across all disciplines.
University of Waikato, Hamilton
Eligibility
Strong PhD applicants to the University of Waikato. International (domestic-rate) tuition for PhD students; Sri Lankans eligible.
Victoria University of Wellington
Eligibility
International PhD applicants with strong research background and confirmed Victoria supervisor; rolling rounds throughout the year.
Victoria University of Wellington
Eligibility
International undergraduate or postgraduate applicant at Victoria Wellington with academic merit and (for PG) research alignment.
Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Eligibility
New international students paying full international fees who are starting a Bachelor's degree at Victoria University of Wellington; Australian and New Zealand citizens and residents are excluded.
University of Otago
Eligibility
International applicants for a one-year research Master's at Otago — academic merit and a supervisor's endorsement.
Victoria University of Wellington
Eligibility
Students enrolling in a full-time Master's by thesis at Victoria University of Wellington with a strong academic record. Open to international students including Sri Lankan applicants.
Massey University
Eligibility
International postgraduate offer holders at Massey University — based on academic merit; separate application required.
Massey University
Eligibility
International PhD applicants to Massey University — competitive merit-based award for top doctoral candidates.
Education New Zealand
Eligibility
Strong academic record, offer from a participating NZ university for July intake — currently India-focused; check Sri Lanka availability.
Media Design School
Eligibility
Non-New Zealand international students from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan or Sri Lanka enrolling in the Bachelor of Information Technology at Media Design School, Auckland.
University of Canterbury
Eligibility
International undergraduate applicant entering UC directly from secondary school with strong final-school results.
Lincoln University (New Zealand)
Eligibility
International undergraduate or postgraduate applicants to Lincoln University — automatic merit-based award.
Lincoln University
Eligibility
High-achieving international and domestic applicants admitted to a PhD at Lincoln University in agriculture, environment, or related fields.
University of Waikato
Eligibility
International undergraduate or postgraduate offer holders at Waikato with strong academic results — short application required.
Auckland University of Technology
Eligibility
International undergraduate or postgraduate applicant at AUT with strong academic record and active leadership / service profile.
University of Waikato
Eligibility
International and NZ research-Master's applicants with strong Bachelor's results and a confirmed Waikato supervisor.
Auckland University of Technology
Eligibility
International postgraduate offer-holders to AUT with strong academic results — supports a wide range of taught Master's programmes.
Media Design School
Eligibility
New, non-New Zealand international students with strong academic performance enrolling in the Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies at Media Design School, Auckland.
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Eligibility
New international students enrolling in eligible Bachelor's or diploma programmes at Ara's Christchurch and Timaru campuses, assessed on academic merit.
Lincoln University New Zealand
Eligibility
International undergraduate offer-holders to Lincoln University, Canterbury, with strong academic results — applied automatically.
Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland
Eligibility
New international students enrolling in eligible degree or diploma programmes at Unitec's Auckland campuses, assessed on academic merit and programme fit.
University of Canterbury
Eligibility
Full-fee-paying international students in their first year at UC, undergraduate or postgraduate. No separate form: an expression of interest to a UC recruiter counts as your application. Value is decided by a committee and is not advertised.
University of Otago
Eligibility
Domestic and international students admitted to an Otago Master's degree without a full thesis component, nominated by their department.
Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin
Eligibility
New international students starting full-time study on one of seven named Otago Polytechnic programmes. Applied automatically at enrolment — but you lose it if you already hold another scholarship or fee concession.
Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand
Eligibility
New international applicants to the Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Business in Wellington who maintain an 80% average in year one.
University of Canterbury International College (UCIC)
Eligibility
International students meeting the academic entry requirements for a UCIC pathway programme into the University of Canterbury.
Direct merit and need-based awards from New Zealand universities — typically 10–80% tuition reductions. These are the easiest to win and apply for alongside your admission application.
Country-government scholarships (Chevening, Fulbright, Australia Awards, GKS, MOE Tuition Grant, etc.) — highly competitive, fully or partially funded, often with leadership components.
Private foundations, NGOs and corporate awards — often targeted at specific fields (engineering, healthcare, journalism, women in STEM).
Universities, courses, intakes, and post-study work options.
Destination Guide arrow_forward verified_userFee-Paying Student Visa — eligibility, documents, fees, and processing time.
Visa Guide arrow_forward paymentsTuition, living costs, and total LKR budget — scholarships included.
Cost Breakdown arrow_forwardOpen to Sri Lankan students across other destinations — useful if you're still comparing options.
National University of Singapore (ADB-JSP)
Full Tuition + Living Stipend + Airfare + Insurance
AU
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Fully Funded + Living + Flights
AU
Australian Government
Tuition Offset + AUD 37-40k Stipend
Jump straight to the awards open at your level — each list is filtered to scholarships Sri Lankan students can actually apply for.
Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.
Tuition, living costs, visa funds and flights for your destination — so you know the gap you are actually trying to close.
Open the cost calculator arrow_forwardThe full catalogue, cheapest tuition first. Changing course or country saves far more than most awards are worth.
Browse lowest-fee courses arrow_forwardTuition, living costs and the total first-year figure for New Zealand, in LKR as well as local currency.
See the cost breakdown arrow_forwardEvery student visa requires you to show funds. Find out what you need before you commit to an application.
Check the requirement arrow_forwardMost awards on this page are decided by the university itself, from the admission application you submit — so the way to be considered is to make that application strong. We do that with you, free. We are not the awarding body and we never promise an award.
Come in to one of our three offices, tell us where you stand, and we will be straight with you about what is realistic on your budget and grades. Every consultation is face to face — we don't do phone or online consultations.
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