Applications for the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship for International Students who intend to enroll in a degree program at the university are hereby invited from interested and exceptional candidates.
Why study in New Zealand
- World-class education and better career prospects: All New Zealand universities are in the top 3% of universities worldwide by QS World University Rankings(external link).
- Gain leadership skills and practical skills to share with your country: Your study programme will relate to your country’s human resource and development needs. After your studies, you will return home to make a positive difference in your home country.
- New Zealanders are known for their friendly, honest, and open nature. On scholarship, you will get to know lots of Kiwis, but you will also become part of our global community of talented scholars.
- You can learn from innovative experts in high-demand subjects. New Zealand has experts in climate change and adaptation, environmental management, renewable energy, disaster risk management, food security, agribusiness, public sector management, indigenous development; and innovative business.
- New Zealand educators have a duty of care to international students under the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. This Code sets minimum standards to ensure international students are well-informed, safe, and properly cared for by their educational institution.
- You can travel around the country with relative ease to experience New Zealand’s diverse landscapes, from beautiful coastlines, snowy mountains, green native bush, quiet countryside and dynamic cosmopolitan cities.
- You will experience a progressive and inclusive society that actively promotes equal opportunities and gender equality: New Zealand is world-leading with its nuclear-free policy, granting female voting rights and the rights of the LGBTQI+ community.
Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s): New Zealand Government
Host Institution(s): New Zealand Universities
Scholarship Worth: Fully-funded
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Bachelor, Masters & PhD
Nationality: International Students
Application Deadline: 28 Feb/27 March (Annual)
New Zealand Government Manaaki Scholarships
The New Zealand Government offers these Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships:
- Scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study
These are full tertiary scholarships for eligible international students to study full time at a New Zealand education institution or a Pacific university. - Short Term Training Scholarships for Pacific and Timor-Leste citizens
These are short-term scholarships for skills training and on-the-job work experience for workers from eligible Pacific countries and from Timor-Leste. - Short Term Training Scholarships for citizens of Southeast Asia and Timor-Leste
These are short-term scholarships for skills training for workers from eligible Southeast Asian countries and from Timor-Leste. - English Language Training for Officials Scholarships (NZELTO)
These are short-term scholarships for government officials from eligible African and Asian countries to come to New Zealand for English language training.
Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be satisfied by applicants in order to be eligible for the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship:
- Applicants must be 18 years old or older when you start your scholarship.
- Applicants should check visa requirements before applying for a scholarship.
- All foreign nationals must meet COVID-19 vaccine requirements before travelling to New Zealand.
- Applicants must meet both the academic entry requirements and the English language requirements determined by each educational institution.
- Applicants are expected to contribute to their country’s social or economic development for two years after completing their scholarship studies.
- Postgraduate scholarship applicants or applicants who finished high school a few years ago must have relevant work experience.
- Applicants who will continue working in their current job sector after they finish their scholarship.
How to Apply
Visit the online application portal to submit an application for a Manaaki Scholarship offered by the New Zealand Government. Only the opening and closing dates for your country are available for use with the online application system
