New Zealand Short Term Training Scholarships 2026

The New Zealand Short Term Training Scholarships 2026 cover short, intensive training courses in New Zealand for international applicants, with a focus on skills transfer and regional development. The programme funds professional-level training delivered by accredited institutions and aims at mid-career professionals, government officials, and sector specialists from specified regions. Participants receive a comprehensive financial package including airfare, tuition, accommodation, medical insurance, and a living allowance, with a requirement to return to their home country after training.

Round-trip airfare, full tuition coverage, accommodation support, medical insurance, and a living allowance.

Eligibility is structured around three primary streams: Pacific and Timor-Leste applicants; ASEAN professionals; and government officials applying through the English Language Training for Officials (NZELTO) track.

Applications are submitted through local nomination channels via government ministries, employers, or New Zealand diplomatic missions, with deadlines varying by country and category.