Prime Minister's Scholarships for Asia and Latin America
Update: Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia and Latin America programme
ENZ will continue to support current recipients of the Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia and Latin America programme to June 2026. The programme was discontinued, and its funding reprioritised in the latest Government Budget 2025. The decision to discontinue the programme is in line with the Government’s priority to deliver effective and fiscally sustainable public services and the need to focus on core activities in the current constrained fiscal environment. The change takes effect from 1 July 2025. The decision will not impact any of the scholarships’ current recipients or recipients of the final group round, who were confirmed in June. ENZ will continue to support current recipients, including those who are yet to travel overseas to 30 June 2026.
Group scholarship round information session
On Tuesday, 4 February 2025 we delivered an informative webinar where we provided additional insights into the Prime Minister's Scholarships for Asia and Latin America.
If you want to learn more about the background, application process and eligibility criteria, you can watch the recording by clicking on the button below.
Who can apply?
You can apply for the scholarship if you are at least 18 years old at the date of applying, and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
We welcome applicants from all stages and walks of life - you don't need to be studying!
Learn more about who we're looking for:
What do the scholarships cover?
The scholarships cover tuition fees for offshore institutions (not NZ fees), flights, and a contribution towards internship fees, living, accommodation, visa and insurance costs.
Check out all the details on funding:
3991 scholarships awarded since 2013
The Prime Minister's Scholarship programme has awarded 3991 scholarships since 2013 for New Zealanders to dream big and broaden their horizons through life changing learning experiences in Asia and Latin America.
of alumni would recommend the Prime Minister's Scholarship
Latest alumni survey results show recipients overwhelmingly support and would recommend the programme.
diverse countries to explore
You can choose between 12 destination countries in Asia and Latin America. Explore your options.
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About us
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is New Zealand’s government agency dedicated to international education. We promote New Zealand as a study destination and help Aotearoa New Zealand realise the social, cultural and economic benefits of international education. We also administer the Prime Minister's Scholarships to support New Zealanders to undertake educational experiences in Asia and Latin America.