**Eligibility Criteria**

The NZ-GRADS is a doctoral (PhD) scholarship offered to science students from developing countries to complete their PhD at a university in New Zealand.

**Non-negotiable criteria:**

- Your doctoral study must be undertaken in New Zealand (not remotely).

- You cannot have citizenship or permanent residency status in New Zealand or Australia.

- You must be from a developing country.

- You may only apply for one of the available projects.

**This scholarship offers:**

- Annual tuition fees and associated costs up to NZD 10,000 per year.

- An annual living stipend of NZD 40,696 (tax-free).

- Health insurance coverage up to NZD 700 per year.

- Visa application costs up to NZD 1,000.

- Return flights to New Zealand up to NZD 6,000.

- A one-time book and thesis preparation allowance of up to NZD 1,500.

- **Duration:** 

- 3 years.

**How to Apply**

To complete your application, you must upload the following documents:

- Proof of citizenship for each country of citizenship held.

- Evidence that you meet the admission requirements for a doctoral program at the chosen university.

- Academic transcripts, grading scale, and completion certificates.

- Curriculum Vitae.

- A one-page motivation letter explaining why you are the best candidate for the selected project.

- Names and email addresses of two academic referees for references.