Where can I get a New Zealand scholarship for a finance degree as an Indian student?
Yes. Waikato and Otago offer up to NZD 15,000 (approx INR 8.04L), Lincoln gives NZD 10,000 (approx INR 5.36L) to B+ finance master's students, and Auckland offers 25 percent off first-year tuition. Rules change every round, so confirm them on the official pages.
New Zealand has both India-specific and general international scholarships that apply to finance study. Most are partial tuition awards, so you should compare the amount against the full fee of your exact programme.
New Zealand scholarships that suit Indian finance students
| University | Scholarship | Published benefit |
|---|---|---|
| University of Auckland | India High Achievers Scholarship | Up to 25 percent of first-year tuition for eligible new Indian master's students |
| University of Waikato | Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India | Up to NZD 15,000 (approx INR 8.04L) toward tuition for eligible new students from India at undergraduate and postgraduate level; check the regulations for your level |
| Lincoln University | Taught Master's Merit Scholarship | NZD 10,000 (approx INR 5.36L) for a B+ final-year bachelor's average on the Master of Business (Finance); the scheme ranges from NZD 7,000 to NZD 15,000 by programme and grade |
| University of Otago | Global Master's Scholarship | NZD 15,000 (approx INR 8.04L) toward tuition for eligible Indian passport holders on selected taught master's programmes, with a minimum GPA of B; check that your programme qualifies |
| Massey University | Toroa International Postgraduate Fee Scholarship | NZD 5,000 (approx INR 2.68L) toward tuition; the round for February 2027 entry closed on 20 October 2026 |
Steps to confirm you qualify for a New Zealand scholarship
- Open the official scholarship page for your intake year and note the grade requirement and eligible programmes.
- Check whether assessment is automatic or needs a separate form, as at Lincoln where qualifying students are assessed automatically.
- Confirm whether your finance course counts as business or management study, since eligibility is often set by faculty.
- Find the next application round if the current one has closed, and set a reminder.
- Compare the award with the total fee so you know the balance you must fund.
My Advice
Do not wait for an offer before reading scholarship rules, because some rounds close before admissions decisions, and Auckland's current round needed an offer by 20 October 2026. Massey's February 2027 round has closed, so plan for the next intake and confirm its dates on the university page. Put your academic grades in order early, since most of these awards turn on your final bachelor's average, and apply to more than one university to spread the risk.
This information is available on: auckland.ac.nz, waikato.ac.nz, lincoln.ac.nz, otago.ac.nz, massey.ac.nz
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