Education New Zealand announces Kriti(Kiwi) Sanon as first Indian Brand Ambassador
Education New Zealand announces Kriti(Kiwi) Sanon as first Indian Brand Ambassador
At a star studded press conference, Education New Zealand (ENZ) announced its first Indian
BrandAmbassador in Mumbai today. Young, spirited actress KritiSanon, will now be representing
Education New Zealand in India.
Kriti’s connect with the youth will support Education New Zealand (ENZ) reach out to aspiring
students from India to make an informed choice while considering their study abroad options.
During the interactive press conference in Mumbai, ENZ announced a range of initiatives especially
designed for the Indian audience.
The New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) season 2, aunique scholarship scheme which offers
ambitious Indian students partial scholarships to study business, fashion and STEM-related
programmes (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at New Zealand universities. All
eight New Zealand universities feature in the top 3% globally as per QS ratings. Thirty-one talented
young Indian students were recipients of the prestigious inaugural NZ Excellence Awards earlier this
year.
(NZEA eligibility criteria, application procedure and deadlines available
onwww.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/how-to- apply/scholarships/new-zealand- excellence-awards)
Announcing the NZEA 2017 awards, HE Ms Joanna Kempkers, New Zealand High Commissioner to
India said, "The announcements today will encourage high calibre Indian students from India to
choose New Zealand as their higher education destination. The New Zealand Excellence Awards offer
a select group of students partial scholarships to study at New Zealand’s world-leading Universities.”
The second round of the ‘Academic Guest Lecture Series’was also launched, to showcase New
Zealand’sleading academics in in the area of engineering, life sciences, ecology, sustainability, social
work and business. The lecture series is scheduled across Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune and
New Delhi from 4 th – 9 th September 2017and will feature lectures in a range of stimulating topics
including: Educating creative engineers; using mobile technology to enhance learning of
Mathematics; Smart power and renewable energy; Usage of drones in geographical information
systems; Future of food safety and security impacted by climate change to name a few.
Speaking at the occasion, Education New Zealand’s Regional Director – India, South East Asia and
Middle East, John Laxon said, “Today’s announcements signify New Zealand’s ongoing commitment
to provide a positive learning environment for Indian students. We are thrilled to welcome such a
diverse group of world-leading New Zealand academics to India as part of our lecture series. Our
India initiatives aim to profile New Zealand expertise inspecialist courses such as animation, fashion,
aviation, sports technology, cyber security, energy and conservation in India.”
Commenting on the appointment of the first Indian Brand Ambassador for Education New
Zealand, Mr Laxon added, “Kriti’sexcellent education background and profile will help us enhance
connectionswith the Indian youth who are seeking a high-quality international education.”
“We are also excited to announce the New Zealand India Sustainability Challenge (NZISC), to
showcase our strength in Sustainability and Environment. NZISC a unique project in collaboration
with TERI India as Knowledge Partner, where students will identify solutions for sustainability
problems in the economy, health, and environment sector.” Added Mr Laxon on other
announcements made by Education New Zealand today.
On being named the first Indian Brand Ambassador for Education New Zealand, a visibly excited
KritiSanon said, “I feel honoured to be part of the New Zealand family in India. It is a great
opportunity and responsibility for me to play a catalyst role in supporting the educational and career
prospects of students from my country.”
“New Zealand offers incredible opportunities for our high-achieving students to pursue a wide variety
of quality courses in a positive and multicultural environment. I hope this exposure will help us shape
global citizens of tomorrow”, added Ms Sanon on her association.
Other announcements from today included:‘Education New Zealand Recognised Agents Fairs’,
scheduled in Mumbai, New Delhi and Chennai this month which offer potential students and their
parents a one stop platform to interact with representatives from New Zealand institutions and
understand their education offerings. Further information on the Fairs and studying in New Zealand
can be found
At a star studded press conference, Education New Zealand (ENZ) announced its first Indian
BrandAmbassador in Mumbai today. Young, spirited actress KritiSanon, will now be representing
Education New Zealand in India.
Kriti’s connect with the youth will support Education New Zealand (ENZ) reach out to aspiring
students from India to make an informed choice while considering their study abroad options.
During the interactive press conference in Mumbai, ENZ announced a range of initiatives especially
designed for the Indian audience.
The New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) season 2, aunique scholarship scheme which offers
ambitious Indian students partial scholarships to study business, fashion and STEM-related
programmes (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at New Zealand universities. Alleight New Zealand universities feature in the top 3% globally as per QS ratings. Thirty-one talented
young Indian students were recipients of the prestigious inaugural NZ Excellence Awards earlier this
year.
(NZEA eligibility criteria, application procedure and deadlines available
onwww.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/how-to- apply/scholarships/new-zealand- excellence-awards)
Announcing the NZEA 2017 awards, HE Ms Joanna Kempkers, New Zealand High Commissioner to
India said, "The announcements today will encourage high calibre Indian students from India to
choose New Zealand as their higher education destination. The New Zealand Excellence Awards offer
a select group of students partial scholarships to study at New Zealand’s world-leading Universities.”
The second round of the ‘Academic Guest Lecture Series’was also launched, to showcase New
Zealand’sleading academics in in the area of engineering, life sciences, ecology, sustainability, social
work and business. The lecture series is scheduled across Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune and
New Delhi from 4 th – 9 th September 2017and will feature lectures in a range of stimulating topics
including: Educating creative engineers; using mobile technology to enhance learning of
Mathematics; Smart power and renewable energy; Usage of drones in geographical information
systems; Future of food safety and security impacted by climate change to name a few.
Speaking at the occasion, Education New Zealand’s Regional Director – India, South East Asia and
Middle East, John Laxon said, “Today’s announcements signify New Zealand’s ongoing commitment
to provide a positive learning environment for Indian students. We are thrilled to welcome such a
diverse group of world-leading New Zealand academics to India as part of our lecture series. Our
India initiatives aim to profile New Zealand expertise inspecialist courses such as animation, fashion,
aviation, sports technology, cyber security, energy and conservation in India.”Commenting on the appointment of the first Indian Brand Ambassador for Education New
Zealand, Mr Laxon added, “Kriti’sexcellent education background and profile will help us enhance
connectionswith the Indian youth who are seeking a high-quality international education.”
“We are also excited to announce the New Zealand India Sustainability Challenge (NZISC), to
showcase our strength in Sustainability and Environment. NZISC a unique project in collaboration
with TERI India as Knowledge Partner, where students will identify solutions for sustainability
problems in the economy, health, and environment sector.” Added Mr Laxon on other
announcements made by Education New Zealand today.
On being named the first Indian Brand Ambassador for Education New Zealand, a visibly excited
KritiSanon said, “I feel honoured to be part of the New Zealand family in India. It is a great
opportunity and responsibility for me to play a catalyst role in supporting the educational and career
prospects of students from my country.”
“New Zealand offers incredible opportunities for our high-achieving students to pursue a wide variety
of quality courses in a positive and multicultural environment. I hope this exposure will help us shape
global citizens of tomorrow”, added Ms Sanon on her association.
Other announcements from today included:‘Education New Zealand Recognised Agents Fairs’,
scheduled in Mumbai, New Delhi and Chennai this month which offer potential students and their
parents a one stop platform to interact with representatives from New Zealand institutions and
understand their education offerings. Further information on the Fairs and studying in New Zealand
can be found
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