New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) 2026 for Indian Students

Amount

Partial tuition support (published at up to around NZD 10,000 per award; varies by university and round)

Deadline

Not published

Host countries

Not specified

Fields

Any field

NZEA is aimed squarely at students applying from India. You need to tick all of the following: Hold current Indian citizenship, and not be a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand or Australia. Be at least 18 years old when you apply. Be living in India at the time of application.

• The award is a one-off reduction applied to your tuition fees, usually in the first year of study. What you get out of it:
• A direct cut to your tuition for the qualifying programme.
• A smaller upfront cost when you arrive, which can help with visa financial evidence.
• Recognition you can put on your CV, since selection is competitive.
• It does not cover living costs, flights, insurance, or visa fees. Budget for those separately. The award also can't usually be combined with certain other university scholarships, so read the terms if you've been offered more than one.