Applications are invited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), New Zealand from eligible Sri Lankans for the award of Postgraduate Scholarships offered under the Commonwealth Scholarships tenable for the academic year 2019. Number of Scholarships to be awarded is two (02) for PhD or Masters Level Study in New Zealand commencing in February 2020. Scholarship benefits and other details are available in Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) web site; www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/scholarships/types-of-scholarships/
These scholarships will provide opportunities to Sri Lankans to pursue advanced courses of study and to undertake research. These scholarships are intended for persons of good intellectual promise who may be expected to make a significant contribution to the country on their return upon successful completion of studies/research.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
New Zealand offers scholarships to eligible citizens from developing countries to study abroad at a New Zealand education institution or university or at a Pacific university.
The New Zealand Government offers these New Zealand Scholarships
- New Zealand Scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study
These are full tertiary scholarships for eligible international students to study fulltime at a New Zealand education institution or a Pacific University. - New Zealand Short Term Training Scholarships for Pacific and Timor-Leste citizens
These are short scholarships for skills training and on-the-job work experience for workers from eligible Pacific countries and from Timor-Leste. - New Zealand Short Term Scholarships for citizens of Southeast Asia and Timor-Leste
These are short scholarships for skills training for workers from eligible Southeast Asian countries and from Timor-Leste. - New Zealand English Language Training for Officials Scholarships (NZELTO)
These are short scholarships for government officials from eligible African and Asian countries to come to New Zealand for English language training.