Pacific applicants

A new scholarship scheme for Pacific applicants will be available by the end of February 2011. Until then, interested candidates should contact the New Zealand High Commission or Management Services Contractor in their country if they wish to apply for a scholarship to study in New Zealand.

New Zealand Development Scholarships

New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) provide the opportunity for individuals from targeted developing countries to undertake studies at tertiary education institutions in New Zealand. The purpose of the scholarships is for candidates to gain knowledge and skills in specific subject areas that will assist in the development of their home country by contributing to identified human resource development (HRD) training needs. Awardees are required to return to their home country for at least two years after the completion of their scholarship to apply these new skills and knowledge in government, civil society or private business organisations.

The NZDS scheme is funded by the New Zealand Government’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme. The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), delivers the scheme through the New Zealand Aid Programme.

Application Process and Timeline

Applicants from Bolivia, China*, Ecuador, Honduras, Kenya, Mongolia, Nepal, Nicaragua, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

NZDS applicants from the countries above apply directly to a New Zealand education institution and should direct all their questions about the NZDS to that institution. See the list of Institution contact details and closing dates.

The institution will:

1. Distribute NZDS application forms for the applicant to complete and return with all required supporting documentation*. Each education institution has their own close-off date to receive completed NZDS applications
2. Assess the candidate’s application for admission to the institution
3. If the candidate’s application for admission to study at the institution is approved unconditionally, the institution will send completed NZDS applications to MFAT’s Scholarships Team in Wellington, New Zealand, by 30 June. Note: If the candidate does not meet the NZDS eligibility criteria, the education institution may decline the NZDS application on behalf of MFAT
4. MFAT will consider all submitted NZDS applications for selection. Some candidates may be interviewed as part of the selection process. MFAT will advise the institution of the outcome of the NZDS selection round by early September
5. The education institution will forward an offer for a NZDS scholarship to successful candidates, and then assist them with their travel arrangements to New Zealand.
6. Successful candidates commence their studies around February the following year.

Applicants from China require the endorsement of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) before submitting their NZDS-Open application to a New Zealand education institution.

Applicants from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Timor Leste, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay

NZDS candidates from the countries above apply directly to the relevant New Zealand Embassy in their country. Below are the contact information and address of New Zealand Embassy:

Argentina (NZDS and STTA)

New Zealand Embassy
Carlos Pellegrini 1427
Piso 5
Buenos Aires - C1011AAC
Argentina

Tel: +54 11 4328 0747
Fax: +54 11 4328 0757
Email: [email protected]

Brazil (NZDS and STTA)

New Zealand Embassy
SHIS QI09, conj. 16, casa 01
Lago Sul 71625-160
Brasilia DF
Brazil

Tel: +55 61 3248 9900
Fax: +55 61 3248 9916
Email: [email protected]
www.novazelandia.org.br

Chile (NZDS and STTA)

New Zealand Embassy
Piso 12, Avenida Isidora Goyenechea 3000
Las Condes
Santiago
Chile

Tel: +56 2 616 3000
Fax: +56 2 458 0940
Email: [email protected]
www.nzembassy.cl

China (NZDS)

NZDS applicants from China contact:
Mr Kang Bingjian
Department of International Trade & Economic Affairs
Ministry of Commerce

Tel: +86 10 6519 7708 Fax: +86 10 6519 7711
Email: [email protected]

Cook Islands (NZDS and STTA)

Cook Islands Government:
Department of National Human Resource Development (DNHRD)
Ministry of Education
PO Box 650
Rarotonga
Cook Islands

Tel: +682 21 467
Fax: +682 21 468

New Zealand High Commission:
1st Floor, Philatelic Bureau Building
Takuvaine Road
Avarua PO Box 21
Rarotonga
Cook Islands

Tel: +682 22 201
Fax: +682 21 241
Email: [email protected]

El Salvador (NZDS and STTA)

New Zealand Embassy
Jaime Balmes #8, Level 4
Los Morales
Polanco
Mexico DF 11510

Tel: +52 55 5283 9460
Fax: +52 55 5283 9480/81
Email: [email protected]

Guatemala (NZDS and STTA)

New Zealand Embassy
Jaime Balmes #8, Level 4
Los Morales
Polanco
Mexico DF 11510

Tel: +52 55 5283 9460
Fax: +52 55 5283 9480/81
Email: [email protected]

Kenya (NZDS)

Manager, New Zealand Aid Programme
New Zealand High Commission
125 Middel Street
New Muckleneuk 0181
Pretoria
South Africa

Tel: +27 12 435 9000
Fax: +27 12 435 9001
Email: [email protected]

Kiribati (NZRDS, NZDS and STTA)

Public servants:
Public Service Office
Kamaua Bareeua, Director of Human Resources Management
Bairiki
Tarawa
Kiribati

Tel: +686 21128
Fax: +686 21148
Email: [email protected]

School leavers:
Ministry of Education
The Scholarships Officer
Bikenibeu
Tarawa
Kiribati

Tel: +686 28091
Fax: +686 28222

Others:
New Zealand High Comission
PO Box 53
Bairiki
Tarawa
Kiribati

Tel: +686 21 400
Fax: +686 21 402
Email: [email protected]

New Caledonia

Zealand Consulate-General
4 Boulevard Vauban (BP 2219)
Noumea
New Caledonia

Tel: +687 272 543
Fax: +687 271 740
Email: [email protected]

Papua New Guinea

Scholarships PNG
First Floor, Port Moresby Post Office
Corner Cuthbertson Street and Champion Parade
Private Mail Bag, Port Moresby, NCD
Papua New Guinea

Phone: +675 321 1766
Fax: +675 321 1828
Email: [email protected]
www.scholarships.org.pg

Paraguay

New Zealand Embassy
Carlos Pelligrini 1427, Piso 5
Buenos Aires - C1011AAC
Argentina

Tel: +54 11 4328 0747
Fax: +54 11 4328 0757
Email: [email protected]

Peru

New Zealand Embassy
Piso 12, Avenida Isidora Goyenechea 3000
Las Condes
Santiago
Chile

Tel: +56 2 616 3000
Fax: +56 2 458 0940
Email: [email protected]
www.nzembassy.cl

Samoa

Scholarships Unit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Level 3, Government Building Beach Rd
Apia
Samoa

Postal address:
PO Box L1859
Apia
Samoa
Tel: + 685 21171
Fax: + 685 21504
Email: [email protected]

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands Government:
National Training Unit NTU
Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development
Level 2, Anthony Saru Building
Point Cruz
Honiara
Solomon Islands

Postal address:
P O Box G28
Honiara
Solomon Islands

Tel: +677 24229
Fax: +677 22042

New Zealand High Commission:
City Centre Building
Medana Avenue
PO Box 697
Honiara
Solomon Islands

Tel: +677 21 502
Fax: +677 22 377
Email: [email protected]

South Africa

Manager, New Zealand Aid Programme
New Zealand High Commission
125 Middel Street
New Muckleneuk 018
Pretoria
South Africa

Tel: +27 12 435 9000
Fax: +27 12 435 9001
Email: [email protected]

Tanzania

Manager, New Zealand Aid Programme
New Zealand High Commission
125 Middel Street
New Muckleneuk 018
Pretoria
South Africa

Tel: +27 12 435 9000
Fax: +27 12 435 9001
Email: [email protected]

Timor-Leste

Manager, New Zealand Aid Programme
New Zealand Embassy
Rua Geremais do Amaral
Motael, Dili
Timor-Leste

Tel:+670 331 0087
Fax: +670 332 4982
Email: [email protected]

Tonga (NZRDS and STTA)

Tongan Government contact:
Community Development and Training Centre
Tonga Government Scholarship Officer
PO Box 161
Nuku’alofa
Tonga

Tel: +676 23122 or +676 24009
Email: [email protected]

New Zealand High Commission:
Corner Taufa’ahau and Salote Roads
PO Box 830
Nuka’alofa
Tonga

Tel:+676 23 122
Fax: +676 23 487
Email: [email protected]

Tuvalu

In-service candidates:
Office of the Prime Minister
Deputy Secretary to Government
Funafuti
Tuvalu

Tel: +688 20103
Fax: +688 20819
Email: [email protected]

Pre-service candidates:
Ministry of Education and Sports
Secretary for Education and Sports
Funafuti
Tuvalu

Tel: +688 20403
Fax: +688 20405
Email: [email protected]

New Zealand Aid Programme Office
TNCW Building
PO Box 150
Funafuti
Tuvalu

Tel/Fax: + 688 20 200
Email: [email protected]

Uruguay

New Zealand Embassy
Carlos Pelligrini 1427, Piso 5
Buenos Aires - C1011AAC
Argentina

Tel: +54 11 4328 0747
Fax: +54 11 4328 0757
Email: [email protected]

Vanuatu

Vanuatu Government Contact:
Training and Scholarships Coordination Office
Principal Training and Scholarships Officer
Rue Rene Pujol Street
Port Vila
Vanuatu

Postal address:
PMB 059
Port Vila
Vanuatu

Tel: +678 23708
Fax: +678 25936

New Zealand High Commission:
La Casa d’Andrea e Luciano
Rue Pierre Lamy Street
PO Box 161
Port Vila
Vanuatu

Tel: + 678 22 933
Fax: + 678 22 518
Email: [email protected]

Wallis & Futuna

New Zealand Consulate-General
4 Boulevard Vauban (BP 2219)
Noumea
New Caledonia

Tel: + 687 272 543
Fax: + 687 271 740
Email: [email protected]

Zambia

Manager, New Zealand Aid Programme
New Zealand High Commission
125 Middel Street
New Muckleneuk 0181
Pretoria
South Africa

Tel: +27 12 435 9000
Fax: +27 12 435 9001
Email: [email protected]

The New Zealand Embassy will:

1. Distribute, then receive, ‘expression of interest’ or preliminary application forms. Contact the relevant New Zealand Embassy for their close-off date.
2. Check applications against NZDS eligibility criteria, and then select and shortlist candidates for study in New Zealand
3. Send shortlisted candidates the NZDS application form to complete and return, along with supporting documentation
4. Send completed NZDS applications for shortlisted candidates to MFAT’s Scholarships Team in Wellington, New Zealand who will seek placement at the requested institution
5. MFAT will advise the New Zealand Embassy of the outcome of the NZDS applications between September and November. (Timor Leste candidates are processed earlier in the year and should contact the New Zealand Embassy in Dili for details of the timeline)
6. Offer successful candidates a NZDS scholarship. Following acceptance of the scholarships, unless advised otherwise, the New Zealand education institution will assist with travel arrangements to New Zealand. Successful candidates commence their studies around February the following year.

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