The New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) have been launched to aid Indian students in gaining higher education in New Zealand. The scholarship programme has been announced by the Prime Minister of New Zealand and is expected to enhance educational links between India and New Zealand while also offering deserving students support.
New Zealand Excellence Awards: Qualification Criteria For Indian Students
Talking about the initiative, the New Zealand Prime Minister highlighted the potential of education in moulding societies and economies. He narrated his own experience, pointing out how a good education in New Zealand can change the life of an individual and society as well.
New Zealand Excellence Awards are only provided to Indian students who meet the following criteria:
- Age: The applicant must be at least 18 years old when applying.
- Citizenship: He or she must be an Indian citizen and should not be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or New Zealand.
- Residency: The applicant should be present in India at the time of application.
- Student Visa: Students should comply with Immigration New Zealand’s visa requirements.
- Admission: The candidate should have an unconditional offer from a recognised New Zealand university for an eligible course.
Also, some requirements of the universities may be specific, and one can confirm on their respective official websites.
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Key MoUs Signed Between Indian And New Zealand Universities
The New Zealand Excellence Awards are not the only initiative fostering educational ties. Many top New Zealand universities have now partnered with top Indian institutions in various fields. The signed MoUs are:
- University of Auckland and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
- University of Auckland and IIT Kharagpur
- University of Auckland and Tech Mahindra
- University of Waikato and Bennett University
- Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design and National Institute of Design (NID)
- Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi
The collaborations are aimed at promoting joint research collaborations, faculty exchange programmes, and exchange of knowledge between the two nations, leading to innovation in technology, design, and other subjects.
New Zealand’s Promise For Quality Education
New Zealand has long been the preferred international student destination due to its highly disciplined academic coursework, technologically advanced campuses, and research-driven education system. The New Zealand Excellence Awards also add strength to these possibilities, so that high-achieving Indian students get to have the best education.
In his speech, the Prime Minister of New Zealand re-emphasised the significance of education as a tool for individual and collective development. He shared his confidence that cooperation in the field of education would be a win-win for both countries, providing opportunities for students to achieve at the global level.
The New Zealand Excellence Awards provide an exclusive chance for Indian students to gain access to world-class education and create a better future.
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Students can look into this scholarship as a stepping stone towards academic success in New Zealand.
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