The purpose of the scholarships is for candidates to gain knowledge and skills through post-graduate study in specific subject areas which will assist in the development of their home country. 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 New Zealand Aid Programme is the New Zealand Government’s international aid and development programme. Its mission is to support sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and contribute to a more secure, equitable and prosperous world. It is managed by development specialists in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

There are study options at undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate level that are designed to take no longer than one year to complete.

At the undergraduate level there are Certificate or Diploma qualifications. At the graduate level there are Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma qualifications. At the postgraduate level there are Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma qualifications.

Some examples of one year study options follow. Please note that in some cases an institution may require you to complete additional study before gaining entry to a one year qualification. If you need more information about a qualification highlighted on this website, check with the respective institution.

More information: https://www.aid.govt.nz/funding-and-contracts/scholarships/single-year-study-options