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Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
At the institution of your choice (no set country)
Accepted nationalities
New Zealand
Target level
Master’s and Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields
Other conditions
  • Applicants must have graduated or be graduating with an Honours or Masters degree in arts, science, commerce, law or divinity from a New Zealand university.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Applicants must have graduated or be graduating with an Honours or Masters degree in arts, science, commerce, law or divinity from a New Zealand university, and be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
  • Candidates will be planning to study international relationships or social and economic conditions at a university overseas.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: This scholarship is to enable New Zealanders to study international relationships or social and economic conditions at a university overseas. Candidates will be planning to study at Masters or PhD level.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Allowance
NZ$12,000 a year

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Submit application online through the application website.
    With whom
    Applicant

Where to apply

Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): Gordon Watson Scholarship

Verified on 1 November 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara: universitiesnz.communityforce.com

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