News & Stories

Catch up on the latest news and events, and get inspired with stories from alumni who are making an impact with their Prime Minister's Scholarship

Scholarship stay in Taiwan takes life in a whole new direction

Accepting a Prime Minister’s Scholarship changed the trajectory of Oliver Ibbetson’s life.

Prime Minister's Scholarship individual awardees for 2022-23 announced

New Zealand's relationship with Latin America and Asia is set to be strengthened, with 111 new individual Prime Minister's...

Harrison takes path less travelled for Pasifika students

At 26 years old and with a seriously good job, Harrison Gibb-Faumuina reckons he’s living his best life in Tokyo.

Scholarship applications open now; webinars coming up

The PM's Scholarships for Asia and Latin America are officially back open for individual applications!

Prime Minister's Scholarship group awardees for 2022 announced

New Zealand's connections with Asia and Latin America are set to receive a boost, with thirty groups comprising 387 New Zealanders...

Laetitia builds lasting links with Latin America

Laetitia Laubscher has distant family ties with Latin America, but it is her education and work experiences in the region which...

Te Maiora Rurehe: building bonds and breaking down boundaries

Growing up in Minginui, in the foothills of the Ureweras, Te Maiora Rurehe (Tūhoe/Te Arawa) thought moving to Hamilton to study law...

Pasifika student’s Mexico stay “a profound experience”

The decision to travel to Mexico on a Prime Minister’s Scholarship was a big deal for Lupesina Koro and her family but by immersing...

Denym Bird: jumping into joy of the unknown

New Zealander Denym Bird is not only living in Amsterdam, but running his own business too, at age 29.

Six months in Singapore

Hugh Holland undertook a semester exchange at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore in 2017. Hugh shares the key...

Cultural exchange in Colombia

“The opportunity for our students to interact with six indigenous groups from Medellin was an invaluable and rewarding experience.”...

Kiwis in Zhuhai

These nine Kiwi Prime Minister's Scholarship for Asia recipients undertook a 10-week Chinese language, culture, and internship...