Scholarships · New Zealand
27 currently-tracked awards for Sri Lankan students applying to New Zealand. We monitor new scholarship cycles weekly — talk to a counsellor about your profile to access opportunities not yet on this list.
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Tracked, vetted, and open to Sri Lankan applicants. Eligibility varies — talk to a counsellor 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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National University of Singapore (ADB-JSP)
Full Tuition + Living Stipend + Airfare + Insurance
US
Aga Khan Foundation (tenable at top global universities)
50% Grant + 50% Loan (Master's) / Full Funding case-by-case (PhD)
AU
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Fully Funded + Living + Flights
Strong applicants apply to 6–10 scholarships in parallel. Our counsellors sequence the deadlines, review your essays, and coordinate references — so you can apply to many awards without losing your study schedule.
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