The NZDS is available for full-time, tertiary level study at New Zealand education institutions.
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The NZDS scholarships scheme has two categories:
New Zealand Development Scholarships - Public category (NZDS-Public)
The NZDS-Public scholarships scheme is a bilateral scheme available to candidates from selected partner developing countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The selection criteria is determined by the partner government in consultation with NZAID.
Shortlisted applicants, who are mostly public sector employees, are endorsed for a NZDS-Public scholarship by the partner government. Private sector and community sector employees may apply for the NZDS-Public in some countries depending on the country-specific selection criteria. Country-specific criteria also determines the level of study and the fields of study under which candidates can apply to study in New Zealand.
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New Zealand Development Scholarships - Open category (NZDS-Open)
The NZDS-Open scholarships scheme is a non-bilateral scheme available to candidates from selected developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific. Under the NZDS-Open scheme, candidates independently apply for a scholarship.
NZDS-Open scholarships are mostly available for private sector or community sector employees, including non-governmental organisations. In some countries or regions, public sector employees can also apply for a NZDS-Open scholarship depending on the country or region-specific selection criteria. Country or region-specific criteria also determine the level of study and the fields of study under which candidates can apply to study in New Zealand.