Short Term Training Awards
The Short Term Training Awards (STTA) enable individuals from selected developing countries to undertake training of up to one year in duration in New Zealand . A wide range of short-term (up to 12 months) vocational and/or skills courses or work attachments are offered.
These awards assist people to gain knowledge and skills that will help the development of their home country. The scheme plays an important and growing role in addressing the HRD needs of developing countries.
The Short Term Training Awards cover payment of fees, return economy air fares, an establishment grant, a basic living allowance and provision for health care. Costs and allowances are paid through a management services consultant.
Eligibility
Disclaimer: The STTA scheme, including country eligibility, is subject to ongoing review and amendment. Applicants should check their eligibility prior to lodging an application. NZAID reserves the right to reject any application, before it has been fully processed, in the event of country eligibility changes.
Eligible countries
Applicants from the following countries are eligible to apply for Training Awards:
| Pacific Islands | Latin America |
|---|---|
 Cook Islands |
Argentina (74k) |
| ~ French Polynesia | Brazil (74k) |
| Kiribati (69k) |
Chile (74k) |
| ~ New Caledonia | El Salvador (74k) |
| Papua New Guinea (84k) |
Guatemala (74k) |
| Samoa (61k) |
Peru |
| Solomon Islands (71k) |
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| Tonga (82k) |
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| Tuvalu |
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| Vanuatu (91k) |
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~ Wallis & Futuna |
How to Apply
Generally, candidates apply to the nominating authority in their home country responsible for selecting candidates for study or training abroad under development country programmes. The nominating authority holds copies of NZAID Short Term Training Award application forms. Nominating authorities can be found in the relevant link section below.
Relevant link: 
Country contact details
Page Last Reviewed: 15 December, 2008