Ben Burrowes, Regional Director of the New Zealand Education Agency (ENZ) for Asia, said that 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Vietnam.

Students in New Zealand.

"Increasing the number of scholarships reinforces the strong commitment of New Zealand schools and creates more opportunities for Vietnamese students to pursue their study abroad dreams," he said.

The rise in scholarships means students have more choices, allowing them to select schools based on their preferred region, size, or academic reputation.

This year, new features include a dual application mechanism and flexible English language requirements. Students can apply for two scholarships: the government scholarship and individual scholarships from schools if not selected for the former.

To apply, students must create a 1.5-minute video introducing themselves, showcasing their academic performance (minimum GPA of 8.0), and providing English certifications (IELTS 5.0, PTE 36, TOEFL iBT 40, Duolingo 85, or Cambridge B1 Preliminary 154).

Applicants without English certificates can still apply, as schools may conduct interviews or require English proficiency tests based on their processes.

The online application window runs from Jan. 9 to March 16, with successful candidates starting their studies in the July 2025 intake.

The New Zealand Schools Scholarship program, established in 2019, has provided government scholarships to high school students. Last year, 18 Vietnamese students received these awards.

As of October 2024, over 1,700 Vietnamese students were studying in New Zealand, marking a 10% increase from 2022, according to the New Zealand Embassy in Hanoi.

New Zealand continues to grow as a destination for international students. A December 2023 survey by ENZ revealed strong public support for hosting international students, with more than 75% of respondents advocating for maintaining or increasing student numbers.

In 2023, New Zealand hosted 69,135 international students, a 67% increase from 2022, reaching 60% of pre-pandemic enrollment levels in 2019. The top five source countries were China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand.

Scholarships worth 1.7 billion VND presented to 200 disadvantaged students

The 2024 “SGC Sharing the Dream” scholarship programme was held in Hanoi on November 12 to award scholarships to students who have overcome adversity and excel academically.

210 Samsung scholarships to be awarded to Bac Giang impoverished students

BAC GIANG - In November 2024, the Bac Giang Provincial Association for Education Promotion and Samsung Electronics Vietnam Company Limited plan to award 210 Samsung scholarships to disadvantaged secondary and high school students in Bac Giang province who have achieved good or excellent academic performance. 

Vallet Scholarship Fund grants nearly 50,000 scholarships in Vietnam

After 25 years of establishment, the Vallet Scholarship Fund has granted nearly 50,000 scholarships worth more than 500 billion VND to excellent students nationwide.

10 Bac Giang students awarded Vallet scholarships

BAC GIANG – The Rencontres du Vietnam (Meeting Vietnam) and the Vallet Foundation on September 21 organized an event to award Vallet scholarships in 2024 to 457 students in the northern provinces who have achieved excellent academic results, each worth 25 million VND for university student and 15 million VND for high school student. 

Students in central, Central Highlands provinces receive Vallet scholarships

The scientific and educational organisation "Meeting Vietnam" handed over Vallet scholarships, worth over 2.7 billion VND (108,473 USD) in total, to outstanding students in five Central Highlands provinces and south central Khanh Hoa an Ninh Thuan provinces at a ceremony in Da Lat city, Lam Dong province on August 28.

32 Vietnamese students receive full scholarships from Taiwan

Thirty-two Vietnamese students have been awarded full scholarships from Taiwan, selected from a pool of 250 applicants—the most competitive selection rate to date.