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Welcome to New Zealand Scholarship

A unique opportunity for students from France, Italy, and Germany to experience world-class education in New Zealand at a high school or university.

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About the Welcome to New Zealand Scholarship

How to apply

Why study in New Zealand?

Living in New Zealand

High quality education

Student wellbeing

First in the world for preparing students for the future

Top 2% universities in the world

Fourth-most peaceful country in the world

High school exchange and English language student Emely Soffel in Nelson

"I feel more confident and independent. The experience of a different culture in a stunning country like New Zealand, with such friendly and open-minded people, helped me to open my view and expand my horizons."

Emely SoffelHigh school exchange and English language student from Germany in Nelson

Hear from previous winners

Hannah Binder

Master's student from Germany at the Auckland University of Technology.

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Morgane Dauriac

Politics and International Relations student from France at Victoria University of Wellington

Jasmin Mössinger

Nutrition student from Germany at Lincoln University, Welcome to New Zealand scholarship recipient 2023

Who can apply?

There are four scholarships available, under the following categories:


France

Scholarship for university students


Germany

Scholarship for university students


Germany

Scholarship for high school students


Italy

Scholarship for high school students

How to apply

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