International Wellbeing Scholarships 2026

Applications are now open

Overview

The FREE Research and Educational Equity Trust invites applications for a limited number of fully funded scholarships.

These scholarships support professionals, academics, and leaders to apply evidence-based Universal Wellbeing approaches across organisations, communities, and research contexts.

What the Scholarship Supports

  • Professional learning in Universal Wellbeing approaches

  • Application across education, health, community, business, and research settings

  • Global access through live online delivery

  • Professional recognition and accreditation pathways

Scholarship Coverage

  • Full tuition fees

  • Live online learning and academic support

  • Access to learning resources

  • Certification and accreditation pathway

Note: Travel, accommodation, and personal costs are not included.

Who Should Apply

Professionals working in:

  • Education

  • Health and clinical settings

  • Social and community services

  • Business and organisational leadership

  • Government and policy

  • Research and evaluation

Applicants should be able to apply learning within real-world settings and demonstrate interest in improving wellbeing outcomes.

Application Requirements

  • Completed Enrolment Form

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Statement of Purpose

Two professional or academic references are required. These may be submitted after the initial application if additional time is needed.

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How to Apply

Step 1 - Request the Enrolment Form and Scholarship Guidelines

Step 2 - Submit all required documents via email to:

admin@nzcdi.ac.nz

Selection Considerations

Applications are assessed based on:

  • Relevance of professional experience

  • Commitment to evidence-based practice

  • Potential for real-world impact

  • Alignment with the purpose of the scholarship

Delivery

All learning is delivered live online with flexible scheduling to support both international and New Zealand participants.


Contact

Scholarship Administration Team
FREE Research and Educational Equity Trust

Delivered in partnership with
FREEDOM Wellbeing Institute
New Zealand Curriculum Design Institute (NZCDI)

Level 1, 610 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand
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