NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (March 07, 2019) – The following is an announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) regarding scholarship opportunities for study in New Zealand.

The Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration, is pleased to inform that the New Zealand Government is offering 20 scholarships to Caribbean citizens to pursue degree programmes starting in February 2020. Priority areas of study are as follows:

• Climate Change and the Environment
• Food Security and Agriculture
• Renewable Energy
• Disaster Risk Management

For more information on courses, choice of universities, eligibility, application process etc. visit the following links:

1. www.nzscholarships.govt.nz
2. https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/new-zealand-government-scholarships/new-zealand-scholarships-for-international-tertiary-students/apply-online-for-a-new-zealand-scholarship/
3. https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/new-zealand-government-scholarships/new-zealand-scholarships-for-international-tertiary-students/research-which-courses-to-study/
4. https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/new-zealand-government-scholarships/new-zealand-scholarships-for-international-tertiary-students/study-subjects-we-recommend-for-your-country/
5. https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/new-zealand-government-scholarships/new-zealand-scholarships-for-international-tertiary-students/apply-online-for-a-new-zealand-scholarship/application-opening-and-closing-dates-for-your-country/

The deadline for applying is Thursday, March 28, 2019 12.00 p.m.

For further guidance, please contact Ms. Nichole D. Duncan via email at nduncan@oas.org