If you do not have the internship company confirmed yet, you can still apply for the scholarship. Just be sure to mention in your application that you have been accepted by the internship provider, but that the placement company will be confirmed after the scholarship deadline.

You should also provide a letter from the internship company (broker) confirming your acceptance into the programme, and the placement process. 

It’s a good idea to mention briefly when you expect to know your placement, and what kind of company/internship you’ll likely to be placed into (if you know).   

Timeframes vary between applicants, but we recommend starting your application as early as possible and allowing at least 2 - 3 weeks to complete.

Prime Minister's Scholarships for Asia and Latin America are funded by the New Zealand Government and run by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ).

ENZ is New Zealand's government agency dedicated to international education. We promote New Zealand as a study destination, but also support New Zealanders to broaden their own horizons through international education experiences beyond our shores. You can learn more about ENZ by visiting our website.

We open two rounds per year. The Group round is open earlier in the year (March/ April) and the Individual round later in the year (July/August). 

Applying for the scholarship involves submitting a few documents, providing two referees, and helping us get to know you with three short written statements, with the option of submitting a two-minute video.

Visit the How to apply page for more info.

Unfortunately, applying for a virtual programme is not possible. 

You can be awarded both a group scholarship and an individual scholarship once. You may not be awarded twice for either. 

Learn about the difference between individual and group programmes.

If you are awarded a scholarship, you must start your programme within 20 months of your award.

You can email our Scholarships team.

ENZ will also run information sessions and workshops prior to each scholarship round opening so keep an eye out for updates and use the 'Sign up' buttons around this website to stay in the loop.

You can also check out previous webinar recordings on the Explore options page. 

A change of your destination country is not possible. The selection panel assesses each application based on the information that you provide in your submitted application. The panel approves/declines/funds your application on that basis which is why a change is not possible. The only exception is if the country has been deemed ‘unsafe’ by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Generally, a change of your destination city is not possible. The selection panel assesses each application based on the information that they were provided with at the time of the application deadline and approves/declines/funds it on that basis which is why a change is not possible.

If there has been a change of circumstances regarding your programme provider which forces you to change cities, then ENZ may assess your enquiry for a change of city on a case-by-case basis, given your programme remains the same. 

Generally, a change of your programme or provider is not possible. The selection panel assesses each application based on the information that they were provided with at the time of the application deadline and approves/declines/funds it on that basis which is why a change is not possible.

If there has been a change of circumstances regarding your programme provider which forces you to change your programme or provider, ENZ may assess your enquiry for a change of programme or provider on a case-by-case basis. 

The selection panel assesses each application based on the information that they were provided with at the time of the application deadline and approves/declines/funds it on that basis and the overall funding is exhausted at the time all scholarships are awarded, which is why a request for additional funding cannot be approved.

This applies to a change in personal circumstances, a rise in tuition fees, living costs, flights and insurance broker charging more than what has been quoted.