Education New Zealand

Applications for the October 2019 round are now closed

Please check back in mid 2020 for information on future rounds

The New Zealand Future Scholarship is for middle and high school students from Korea to study at a New Zealand school for a minimum of ten weeks.  Future proof yourself for success with a New Zealand Education! If you want to prepare for the future with one of the world's best education systems, then this scholarship is for you. New Zealand schools offer a new way of learning and a wide range of subjects that will help you gain creativity and critical thinking for the future skills you want.

New Zealand's education system takes a high-quality, innovative teaching approach in a safe learning environment. Students enjoy personal attention from passionate teachers and a balance of theoretical and practical learning. Our schools encourage students to think creatively and independently, allowing every student to reach their potential.

There are two New Zealand Future scholarships available for middle or high school students. Each scholarship provides up to a maximum NZ $15,000 (approximately KRW 11,250,000) to contribute to school tuition fees, school-related costs and living expenses. Funds may also go towards flights within New Zealand. 

To apply, you must

• Be in Korean middle school or high school, and
• Be a legal citizen of the Republic of Korea, and
• Be aged between 13 and 17 years at the time of application, and
• Be able to take up the New Zealand Future Scholarship for a minimum of one school term (10 weeks), commencing no later than October 2020

Students can begin scholarship on any of the following dates:

• Term 1: Starts Monday 27 January and Friday 7 February. Ends Thursday 9 April.
• Term 2: Starts Tuesday 28 April. Ends Friday 3 July.
• Term 3:

South Korean

Selection Criteria:

The selection panel are looking for candidates who clearly demonstrate they are motivated to come to New Zealand to prepare themselves for their future. They have researched the benefits of a New Zealand education and know what they want to get out of it. 

The following information is required:

• Proof you are a Korean national, e.g. screenshot of passport

Provide the URL to a short video (max two minutes):

• include content, images and audio that introduce yourself, the skill you want to learn or improve in New Zealand and why you think you are the right candidate to be awarded this scholarship
• demonstrate your efforts to collect information on New Zealand secondary schools via Education New Zealand's digital platforms or other channels (e.g. meeting with an agent)

Provide the name and contact details of your parent(s), guardian(s) or caregiver(s). We will contact them for you to take part in the scholarship programme if your application is successful.

NZ 15,000 each