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Are there scholarships available for students with a strong CGPA like mine in Ireland/New Zealand for a Master's?

10 Jul 2026 · Answered by Soundarya M · 1 min read
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Yes, scholarships are available in both Ireland and New Zealand for students with a strong CGPA like yours. Most are merit-based and reward high academic achievement.

In Ireland:
- University of Galway and University College Dublin offer scholarships covering up to 50% or 100% of tuition fees for top-performing master's applicants.
- Eligibility usually requires a First Class Honours or equivalent in your undergraduate degree.

In New Zealand:
- Massey University offers an International Excellence Scholarship with a one-off tuition reduction of NZD 10,000 - 20,000 for strong academic profiles.
- Other universities, like Otago, also list external scholarships for international students.

Scholarship amounts, criteria, and deadlines are subject to change. For personalized advice and application support, connect with your LeapScholar counsellor.

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With your strong CGPA of 9.0 in Computer Science, you are well-positioned for several scholarship opportunities at New Zealand universities. Here are some key options:

- University of Auckland Postgraduate Scholarships: Guaranteed for high-achieving students with a GPA of 8.0 or higher; covers tuition fees and sometimes includes a stipend. - University of Otago International Master's Research Scholarships: Tuition fee waivers up to NZ$35,000 for the thesis component of a Master's Research degree. - Victoria University of Wellington Postgraduate International Scholarship: NZ$10,000 towards tuition fees for new international Master's students. - Lincoln University Taught Master Merit Scholarship: NZ$7,000 - NZ$15,000 based on academic performance; higher amounts for an A average. - New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA): Partial tuition scholarships ranging from NZ$5,000 - NZ$20,000 for postgraduate studies in various fields, including STEM. - Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships: Government-funded, covering full tuition, living allowance, and travel for select postgraduate programs.

Scholarship criteria and availability vary by university and program, and some may require English proficiency proof.

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