Apply for the Lincoln University Scholarships in New Zealand offering up to NZ$10,000 for undergraduate and master’s programs. Open to high-achieving international students with academic excellence, leadership skills, and community involvement.
Offered by Lincoln UniversityLast checked 13 Oct 2026
Up to 10 scholarships valued at NZ$10,000 each are available, and are payable by way of a credit to the recipients’ Lincoln University Tuition Fees account, upon confirmation of enrolment in one of Lincoln University’s undergraduate bachelor programs
Lincoln University International Undergraduate ScholarshipUp to 10 scholarships valued at NZ$3,000 each are available and are payable by way of a credit to the recipients’Lincoln University Tuition Fees account, upon confirmation of enrolment in one of Lincoln University’s undergraduate programs
Up to 10 scholarships valued at NZ$3,000 each are available and are payable by way of a credit to the recipients’Lincoln University Tuition Fees account, upon confirmation of enrolment in one of Lincoln University’s undergraduate programs
Lincoln University Undergraduate Vice-Chancellor’s ScholarshipScholarships to the value of NZ$5,000 are available and are payable by way of a credit to the recipients’ Lincoln University Tuition Fees account upon confirmed enrolment
Scholarships to the value of NZ$5,000 are available and are payable by way of a credit to the recipients’ Lincoln University Tuition Fees account upon confirmed enrolment
180-credit Taught Master Merit ScholarshipQualifying international students will be awarded a scholarship of NZ$7,000 or NZ$10,000 towards the overall cost of their study in one of the 180-credit taught master’s programs
Qualifying international students will be awarded a scholarship of NZ$7,000 or NZ$10,000 towards the overall cost of their study in one of the 180-credit taught master’s programs
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Great news for international students! Applications are now open for the Lincoln University Scholarships, offering significant financial support for undergraduate and master’s programs. This article outlines the scholarship benefits, eligibility, and application process.
The Lincoln University Scholarships 2026-2027 are fully funded awards valued at up to NZ$10,000 each, with around 50 scholarships granted annually. They are designed to attract academically strong students while also considering leadership qualities, extracurricular achievements, community involvement, and financial need.
Lincoln University, globally recognized for its expertise in agricultural and environmental sciences, offers multiple scholarship options, including:
International School Leavers Scholarship (ISLS) – For high-achieving international students entering the first year of a bachelor’s degree.
International Undergraduate Scholarship (IUGS) – For academically proven students new to Lincoln University.
Undergraduate Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship – For exceptional academic achievers continuing their studies at Lincoln.
180-credit Taught Master Merit Scholarship – NZ$7,000 or NZ$10,000 towards selected master’s programs.
Scholarship Summary
Level of Study: Undergraduate / Master’s
Institution: Lincoln University
Host Country: New Zealand
Fields of Study: All available programs
Program Duration: Varies by degree
Application Deadlines:
January 31 – Semester 1 start
June 30 – Semester 2 start
October 31 – Summer School start
Scholarship Coverage
The Lincoln University Scholarships will provide:
Lincoln University International School Leavers Scholarship
Up to 10 scholarships valued at NZ$10,000 each are available, and are payable by way of a credit to the recipients’ Lincoln University Tuition Fees account, upon confirmation of enrolment in one of Lincoln University’s undergraduate bachelor programs.
Lincoln University International Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to 10 scholarships valued at NZ$3,000 each are available and are payable by way of a credit to the recipients’Lincoln University Tuition Fees account, upon confirmation of enrolment in one of Lincoln University’s undergraduate programs
Lincoln University Undergraduate Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
Scholarships to the value of NZ$5,000 are available and are payable by way of a credit to the recipients’ Lincoln University Tuition Fees account upon confirmed enrolment.
180-credit Taught Master Merit Scholarship
Qualifying international students will be awarded a scholarship of NZ$7,000 or NZ$10,000 towards the overall cost of their study in one of the 180-credit taught master’s programs.
Eligibility Criteria for Lincoln University Scholarships
To qualify for Lincoln University Scholarships, the candidate must fulfil all of the following requirements below:
Required Language: English.
Eligible Countries: All world countries.
Lincoln University International School Leavers Scholarship
Be a new-to-programme Lincoln University International Student who is registered or planning to register, in an undergraduate bachelor programme,
Be a school leaver from a New Zealand High School or an overseas high school
Not receive any other scholarship, and
Meet all necessary immigration requirements to study in New Zealand, and
Meet all academic and English language requirements for admission.
Lincoln University International Undergraduate Scholarship
Be a new-to-programme Lincoln University International Student who is registered or planning to register, in an undergraduate programme in the 2021 academic year,
Not receive any other scholarship, and
Meet all necessary immigration requirements to study in New Zealand, and
Meet all academic and English language requirements for admission.
Lincoln University Undergraduate Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
Be an International student who has not previously studied in an academic programme at Lincoln University, and
Meet the academic and English language requirements for admission to their chosen programme at Lincoln University, and
Meet all necessary immigration requirements to study in New Zealand, and
Not hold any other scholarship.
180-credit Taught Master Merit Scholarship
Students must have a GPA of at least B+ average in the last year of their bachelor’s degree to meet the requirements.
How to Apply for Lincoln University Scholarships?
Please follow the following application instructions for Lincoln University Scholarships:
Lincoln University International School Leavers Scholarship
An application form can be obtained from the Lincoln University Scholarships Website and must be submitted to:
International Office Lincoln University Hudson Building Room 010 PO Box 94, Lincoln 7647 Canterbury, New Zealand Or email to [email protected]
Lincoln University International Undergraduate Scholarship
An application form can be obtained from the Lincoln University Scholarships Website www.lincoln.ac.nz/scholarships and must be submitted to: International Office Lincoln University Hudson Building Room 010 PO Box 94, Lincoln 7647 Canterbury, New Zealand Or email to [email protected]
Lincoln University Undergraduate Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
The application form must be submitted to: International Office Lincoln University PO Box 85084 Lincoln 7647 Canterbury New Zealand
180-credit Taught Master Merit Scholarship
No separate application is required. Lincoln will assess and offer the scholarship automatically to qualifying international students.
Website
To learn more about Lincoln University Scholarships, please visit the official website:
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Applications close 31 January 2027. Check the current call before you start — terms change between cycles.
Details quoted from the award's published terms, last reviewed 13 Oct 2026. Deadlines and amounts change between cycles — confirm on the official website before you apply.
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