New Zealand is increasing its scholarships for Vietnamese students by 56%, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said.
During a meeting with over 200 students at the Foreign Trade University (FTU) on Wednesday, Luxon explained that New Zealand offers scholarships at the middle-high school, graduate and post-graduate levels.
This year, 45 NZSS scholarships will be available for 8th-10th graders in Vietnam, the largest number ever. The number of Manaaki scholarships for post-graduate students has risen from 30 last year to 39 this year. Additionally, 14 NZUA scholarships will be offered to graduate-level students for the first time.
Luxon emphasized that Vietnamese students make significant contributions to both the academic environment and New Zealand’s development. He highlighted the country’s growth in STEM fields, which are particularly appealing to Vietnamese and international students. “We have eight universities among the top 2% in the world,” he added.
Currently, there are approximately 1,700 Vietnamese students in New Zealand.
The prime minister is having an official visit to Vietnam and attending the ASEAN Future Forum 2025 from Feb. 25 to 28, at an invitation by his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh.
